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When I was diagnosed with UC in December 09 and was prescribed Asacol and a restricted diet, it took a while to get back on my feet and normal again. I was afraid to start eating again, but slowly starting putting foods back in. There are some I can never eat again, but that's okay. My weight returned and I am stronger and healthier than before. I don't like the "thinning/lossing" hair, but I manage.
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My daughter has received two doses/injections since last summer, since I have noticed a change in her well being. She complains of headaches, blacking out, unsteady gait, pain to her legs, and now has missed her period for the last 3 months, well this being the 4th month. I was blaming hormones as with the personality/moody changes. Her eye dr said her vision is fine, but I notice her squinting to see distance, her pediatrician says she has inherited my migranes, and that she has an aura (the... View full comment
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Metformin
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I started taking Metformin when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I started at a lower dosage twice daily and moved up to 850mg 3 years later and I haven't really had any problems with my blood sugar since then. Metformin keeps my blood sugar very stable and I am very happy with it.
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Ok, rather take a multivitamin that includes iron, because the straight iron tends to make me unable to go to the bathroom. Did help take away drowsiness and improve my iron count.
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Paracetamol
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