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Bladder dysfunction

Burning or stabbing sensations

Cardiac impairment

Change in bowel function

Chest pain

Confusion

Depression

Difficulty thinking

Difficulty with concentration and reading

Difficulty with speech, writing

Difficulty finding words; name blocking

Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places

Disturbed sleep: too much, too little, fractionated, early awakening

Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity

Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol

Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity

Facial paralysis (Bell's palsy)

Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina

Forgetfulness

Headache

Heart block

Heart murmur

Heart palpitations

Heart valve prolapse

Increased motion sickness

Irritability

Irritable bladder

Joint pain or swelling

Lightheadedness

Mood swings

Muscle pain or cramps

Neck creaks & cracks

Neck stiffness, pain

Numbness

Pelvic pain

Poor attention

Poor balance

Poor short-term memory

Problem absorbing new information

Pulse skips

Rib soreness

Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido

Shooting pains

Shortness of breath; cough

Skin hypersensitivity

Sore throat

Stiffness of the joints or back

Swollen glands

Testicular pain

Tingling

Tremor

Twitching of the face or other muscles

Unavoidable need to sit or lay down

Unexplained breast pain

Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills or flushing

Unexplained hair loss

Unexplained menstrual irregularity'

Unexplained milk production

Unexplained weight loss or gain

Upset Stomach or abdominal pain

Vertigo

Wooziness

Some of the symptoms of Lyme and the co-infections can overlap.

Babesiosis is a malaria-like protozoa illness that invades, infects, and kills the red blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, night sweats, chills, fever, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, headache, dark urine, muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, and jaundice. Treatment is an anti-malarial combined with an antibiotic--often Mepron or Malarone with Zithromax or Biaxin.

Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial infection that invades and infects the white blood cells. There are two types of Ehrlichiosis: Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis (HME) and Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE). Symptoms include malaise, fever, sweating, nausea, dry cough, headache, anemia, muscle aches and pain. First line treatment is most often Doxycycline, Minocycline and/or Rifampin. but Cipro, Levaquin, Biaxin and Azithromycin have shown in some cases to be effective.

Bartonella also known as cat-scratch fever is a bacterial infection. Symptoms include swollen, painful lymph nodes, muscle and/or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, chills, anxiety, insomnia, red rashes that resemble stretch marks. Treatment is often Levaquin or Rifampin, Biaxin or Azithromycin.

Mycoplasma is a bacterial infection. Symptoms include fatigue, breathing problems, headache, muscle pain and soreness, nausea, lymph node pain, and cognitive problems. Treatment is usually Doxycycline, Minocycline, Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, or Ciprofloxacin.

Lyme Disease - (300 strains worldwide - 100 strains in the U.S.) In addition their are 3 bacterial forms of LD that must be addressed before treatment ends, Bacterial Forms include: Spirochete, Cyst, Cell Wall Deficient

To learn more on the 3 forms please read this: http://www.lymebook.com/top10forms

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CO-INFECTIONS SYMPTOMS (SCROLL DOWN FOR LYME SYMPTOMS)

The following info was gathered from a Lyme conference ILADS LLMD during his presentation:

Bartonella

Brain Fog

Fever

Ice pick headaches

Photophobia

Tachycardia

Bowel problems IBS/IBD

Swollen Glands

OCD behavior

Anxiety

Endocarditis

Retinitis

Peripheral Neuropathy

Rapid relapse off abx

Immediate illness following tick bite

Subcutaneous nodules

Swollen Joints

Swollen lymph nodes

Psychiatric problems

No response to previous abx

Plantar and costal margin pain (plantar=soles of feet costal margin = The lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage)

Rapid mood shifts

Development of these symptoms during Babesia Treatment

Ehrlichia

Fatigue

Myalgias (muscle pain)

Tendon pain

Mild headaches

Fevers

Right upper quad pain

Elevated Liver function (after ruling out hepatitis)

A website shows these symptoms for Ehrlichia and/or Anaplasma:

Ehrlichiosis Human granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) is caused by Anaplasma phagocytophila. Human monocytic Ehrlichiosis (HME) is caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis. Symptoms:

Fever (only after initial infection)

Myalgia and arthralgia

Headcache

Lycopenia and thrombocytopenia

Hyponatremia Mental confusion

Skin rashes

Genital and oral ulcers

Severe pain syndromes

Nausea and vomiting (acute flare-ups)

*Natural Therapy recommendations (see Buhner's book): think astragalus (elevates interferon gamma) and colchicine

Mycoplasma Fermentans

Fatigue

Fever

Insommnia

Headache

Bowel problems

Joint swelling and pain

No response to previous abx

Babesia

Headaches

Night sweats

Fever

Dry cough

Air hunger

Easy bruising

Tinnitus

Rage

Despair

Chills

Flushing

Vivid or violent dreams

Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing)

Psychic Phenomena

Severe Neurological illness

Thirst/Polydipsia (excessive thirst)

Fatigue

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Severe nausea

Malaise (A vague feeling of bodily discomfort)

Anemia

Thrombocytosis (Increased numbers of platelets in the blood)

Thrombocytopenia (A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, resulting in the potential for increased bleeding and decreased ability for clotting)

Links of Interest:

Treatment of co-infections:

http://www.lymeinfo.net/coinfectionarticle.html

http://www.freewebs.com/lymefacts/tickbornediseases.htm

http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/mayer/ricketsia.htm

http://www.truthaboutlymedisease.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? f=6&t=313

used quotes to enlarge text for neuros like me, bettyg, leader

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 11/16/2011 02:19 AM

http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org./SymptomList.doc

“CHILDREN’S” LYME SYMPTOMS compiled by Geneal 6-07

From “GENEAL” June 2007

I have been doing some research regarding Lyme and signs/symptoms in small children.

I know many of you have small children that you may be concerned about.

I believe my youngest child (4yrs old) may have gotten this disease from me.

For All Children

-dizziness

-neck pain and stiffness in almost 90%

-sore throats

-swollen lymph nodes

-excessive thirst,

-Chest pains in at least 70%, some have palpatations

-Sense of air hunger or shortness of breath, dry cough

-abdominal pain in about 50%, can mimic acute appendicitis

-sometimes vomiting, heartburn

-rashes that come and go, malar rashes, new psoriasis

-migratory arthralgias, joing pain in 50% to 100%

-myalgias in over 80%, back ache, morning stiffness, pain at rest, muscle weakness

-frequent illnessses, dark circles under their eyes

-intermittent red, hot pinnae of ears

-sleep disturbance in over 80%

-Neurological symptoms are protean and can appear AT ANY TIME during the course of infection

*hypersensitivity of skin, scalp and hair

*Hypersensitivity to noise, light, smell

*Alterations of taste

*poor balance and coordination

*Uncharacteristic behavior outbursts, mood disturbances, depression

*social withdrawal

*New onset phobias

*Oppositional behaviors

*Obsessive compulsive disorders

*Deterioration in school performance in over 90%

*Difficulty with concentration and attention in school with easily distractability as well as "brain fog" in over 80%

*New onset of ADD

*When measured with formal neuro-psychiatric testing, children demonstrate defects in auditory and visual sequential processing

Less Commonly:

*Movement disorders-spaticity, ataxia, motor or vocal tics

*Cranial neuropathies, e.g. Bell's Palsy or optic nerve neuritis

*Peripheral neuropathies-numbness and tingling, distal parathesias, subtle weakness

Pre-Schoolers and toddlers

- Mood swings, sudden emotional outbursts

- Irritability

- Personality changes

- Regression of motor and social skills (developmental milestones)

- Changes in play behavior, tire easily, less active

- Trouble falling asleep, frequent awakenings

- Nightmares, new phobias, recurrence of separation anxiety

- Diaper rash unresponsive to normal treatment

- Frequent URI's, ear and throat infections, bronchitis, pneumonia

Congenital Lyme Disease

* Infants can be infected with Borrelia transpacentally in any stage of pregnancy and/or via mother's breast milk.

* The co-infections: Babesia, Bartonella, Mycoplasma and perhaps even the Ehrilichias can be transmitted transpacentally to the developing fetus.

* Gestational Borreliosis can be associated with repeated miscarriages, fetal death in utero, still births, hydrocephalus, cardiovascual anomalies,

intrauterine growth retardation, neonatal respiratory distress, and maternal toxemia of pregnancy.

* Infants either infected congenitally or from breast milk can have

- Floppiness with poor muscle tone

- Irritability

- Frequent fevers and illness early in life

- Joint sensitivities and body pain

- Skin sensitivity

- Gastro esophageal reflux

- Developmental delays

-Learning disabilities and psychiatric problems

Infants infected congenitally can have

-Small windpipes (tracheomalacia)

- Eye problems (cataracts)

- Heart defects

* Infants bitten very early in life will have many of the same symptoms

- loss and decline in developmental milestones.

I found this to be a pretty inclusive list of signs/symptoms for small children, infants, and those suspected of congenital Lyme.

Sadly, my two children do exhibit many of these symptoms and both have positive bands for Lyme via Igenex diagnostic lab in PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. Geneal, 2007

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi? ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=019627#000005

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Also, see Cheryl’’s LYME INFO extensive web sites on: LD DIAGNOSIS, SYMPTOMS, & TREATMENT ... wonderful! Read the area on CO-INFECTIONS!

You could have from 1-10 other illnesses that tick is carrying...lyme, malaria, etc.

MANY CO-INFECTIONS & HAS PHOTOS!

http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/mayer/ricketsia.htm

http://www.lymeinfo.net/lymediseasetreatment.html

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/Forum1/HTML/021366.html

If you are showing symptoms of co-infections, I would like to suggest being tested for co-infections when you have LYME western blots done. It isn’t cheap!! But if you are positive, you can treat the co-infections first, and then work on LYME symptoms.

Pronunciation of common co-infections from lymetoo/tutu 12-13-07

Ba BEE' see oh sis (Babesiosis)

or commonly known as

Ba BEE' sza (Babesia)

bart un EL a (Bartonella)

er LICK' ee oh sis (ehrlichiosis

BARTONELLA ... AGITATION, PANIC, AND DEPRESSION 1-08

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi? ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=062021#000001

HHV-6 viruses (as well as EBV) from Timaca, 8-17-07

can be found at www.hhv-6foundation.org

Click on "testing" as well as the other links.

Info on Dr. Montoyas current research study can be found at www.vicd.info and

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00478465

Homeopathic symptoms list, 2005, a look at lyme disease! By looking 5-16-08

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=066502

MELANIE REBER’S 186 LIST OF SYMPTOMS

BY REGION AREA:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=021063#000000

SYMPTOMS LIST STUDY posted by Melanie Reber 4-06

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=043100

CO-INFECTION SYMPTOM LIST 9-07

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=058264

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=064705

DR. BURRASCANO’S 2002 … LYME, BARTONELLA, BABS, & ERLICHIA SYMPTOMS LIST

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=062695

bettyg, leader, llmd coordinator/iowa activist

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 11/16/2011 02:20 AM

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 04/24/2013 12:31 AM

go to upper right hand corner and type in penicillin in search; hit enter, go past ads, and then read the posts; you may learn more from there until someone who uses it comes along ok.

you asked a question at tail end of your post, which i can't copy since i was adding my long info to you here.

START A NEW POST & show the SPECIFIC BODY PARTS IN SUBJECT LINE in MEDICAL/TREATMENT OK. you can copy your post from here and take there too so we have a little more info on you ok.

bettyg, iowa leader

Welcome to MD JUNCTION!! I'm so glad you found us! You’ve come to the right place for education and support!

The following are some links that may be helpful to you:

Seeking a lyme literate md; start YOUR OWN POST on this new forum; do NOT just add it to the introduction post only.

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/llmd-info/1181374-lyme-literate-md-requests#1181957

(applies ONLY to those who posted elsewhere already ok.  )

NEW FORUM, SEEKING LLMDS, the last forum

start a NEW DISCUSSION by clicking on that at bottom of the page, copy your text to the body of message as you posted above read my detailed instructions in christine's 1st post explaining how to use this new forum; big thanks! Hugs; example below

subject: 4 yr. old needs KIDS LLMD IN MD, VA, DC area

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/llmd-info

Lyme Disease and Co-Infection Symptoms

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/studies-research/318635-lyme-and-co-infections- symptoms

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/81386

Dr. Burrascano's most recent "Diagnostic Hints and 2008 Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses" http://www.ilads.org/lyme_disease/treatment_guidelines.html

Pages 17-19 discuss Adult and Kids Treatments

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/studies-research/1173561-08-kids-lyme-guidelines-of- dr-burrascano

Dr. B's Supplement List

http://www.lymepa.org/Nutritional_Supplements.pdf

Making the most of your LLMD visit

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi? ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=020605#000005

Herxheimer “herx” side effects to antibiotics & supplements …. Symptoms, treatments, and more! 1.25.10

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/studies-research/1186591-jarischherxheimer-reaction- symptomstreatment

Herxing Reactions:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/89322

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=041517

CHECK OUT THE “LYME FACTS” forum; lots of good, accurate info there for your lyme journey.

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/studies-research

print off BUT YOU LOOK GOOD article on page 2 of this post where I broke it up for others to read easier; we neuro lymies!

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/general-support/1275535-feeling-guilty-for-being- sick/limitstart/10#1279159

Suggestions for When You Need Treatment and Funds Are Low plus Financial Burdens post towards bottom; extremely detailed by Melanie Reber

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/3/22281

WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? as quoted by Dr. Burrascano

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/studies-research/1123178-a-must-read-for-new- members#1124851

Link to Turn the Corner Foundation: Good info and contacts for finding a good LLMD.

http://turnthecorner.org/lyme-disease-quick-facts.htm

LYME YAHOO GROUP BOARD FOR EACH STATE FOUND HERE!

People seeking doctors might be able to get help from their state online information and support group. The groups are moderated and you have to apply. Most don't allow doctor names, but once on the group, you can ask for doctors in a certain area and ask people to email you privately.

To find your state group, go to

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/statenamelyme

example: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/newyorklyme

South Carolina is the only state that needs a hyphen between the statename and lyme, e.g. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/southcarolina-lyme

http://www.lymenet.org/SupportGroups/

This explains the MEDICAL “POLITICS” AROUND LYME and why you need an ILADS-educated or ILADS-member LLMD (and there are also some ILADS-member LL NDs, naturopathic doctors:

www.clinicaladvisor.com/Controversy-continues-to-fuel-the- Lyme-War/article/117160/

You should also be evaluated for co-infections. Not all tests are great in that regard, either, but a good LLMD can evaluate you and then guide you in testing.

www.igenex.com; http://www.frylabs.com; http://www.clongen.com; http://focusdx.com

For the Igenex Western blot IgM and IgG blood test drawn on M, T, or Wed am. Check current$ 3 wks. for results!

Call 1-800.832.3200 for current prices.

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/ 78648?#000003

They will also send you a free “test kit” with their required form, all the test vials, & box to ship it in with return postage!

Be sure to download Igenex’s required form IF you haven’t called for Igenex to send you THEIR test kids!

MD, DO, ND, AC, DC are all fine** must sign, date, and show diagnosis code on there why he’s ordering the test.

Optional tests include: co-infection panel for your area of country and PCR whole blood

Igenex is pre-pay/out of network for most insurances. If you are on medicare, Igenex will file the paperwork & it's free to you.

Get copies of all of your special bloodwork.

Overseas instructions for sending to Igenex/Fry Labs 2-23-08

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=063751

Dr C’s Western Blot explanation is discussed here:

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/tips/1092391-missouri-drcs-western-blot-explanations- of-nos#1093495

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/tips/3683-igenex-calif-western-blot-igmigg-testing-

ILADS - The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) provides a forum for health science professionals to share their wealth of knowledge regarding the management of Lyme and associated diseases. www.ilads.org

Call ILADS they are happy to refer to LLMd's around the country. Here is the contact link, scroll down beyond the email form for their phone number:

http://www.ilads.org/contact/contact_ilads.html

Under Our Skin Lyme Disease documentary www.lymediseasefilm.com

American Museum of Natural History 2 SLIDE SHOWS

http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/index.php? sid=h.s.lyme_brain.20100125

when you get to the site go to upper right hand corner and type in LYME DISEASE hit enter and it brings you to this very well-done slide show on LYME disease! it shows ”brain lesions” too. 1st one is DATED JAN. 25, 2010.

Betty, Minoucat, & Connie Mc’s SSDI, SSI, & LTD DISABILITY RECOURCES FOR Disability, Insurance, Dealing with HMOs

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/general-support/3118-bettygs-disability-info-25- pages

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/3/13935

Success Stories

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/general-support/57269-post-your-success-story-here

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/3/15820

Distinct Pattern of Cognitive Impairment Noted in Study of Lyme Patients …..MUST READ!! EXPLAINS EVERYTHING !!

written by Marian Rissenberg PhD & Susan Chambers MD,

The Lyme Times, Vol. 20, Jan-Mar 1998, pp. 29-32

http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/diffdx/rissenberg.html

NEURO-COGNITIVE LYME DISEASE links from cheryl’s site 1.10

http://www.lymeinfo.net/neuropsych.html

Porphyria (including KPU)

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/ 87840?

cardiac symptoms please read!

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/77325

SUICIDE HOTLINE PHONE NO. & PREVENTION TIPS

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic; f=1;t=058059

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/medicine-treatments/1275497-national-suicide- prevention-lifeline-tips

TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi? ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=065801

VESTIBULAR SYMPTOMS

http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/symptoms.php

DIZZINESS - many details at this thread

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/medicine-treatments/Itemid=217/func=post/do=reply

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/ 65801?

TREEPATROL’S New Member Learning links: this can wait! There are OVER 1,000 LINKS here but treepatrol has organized it as best as he could

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/29917

NEED A LAUGH, READ HERE & ADD YOUR OWN

http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/lounge/1041725-looking-for-my-need-a-laugh-post- bettyg-started

you tubes, post your FUNNY or INSPIRATIONAL ones here http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/lyme-disease-support- forums/lounge/1114416-you-tubes-post-your- funnyinspirational-ones-here

Betty’s suggested posting guidelines:

Many of members have neuro lyme, and it is hard to read long solid block text and be able to comprehend; example, me, 40 yrs. neuro chronic lyme, so we are able to comprehend and read. Then we can assist and guide you ok.

please post in short paragraphs like you see below or look at a few other posts, but we neuro folks need them short.

1-2 sentences MAX and hit ENTER TWICE to doublespace between each paragraph. hugs DO NOT BREAK UP THE SENTENCE THOUGH…we neuros lose our train of thought if it is broken up in the middle unless it goes on FOREVER!

For easier reading, please edit your post. You can break up your longer paragraphs into smaller paragraphs. Please hit “enter” key twice after each paragraph, also.

Go to left hand corner; mark box to receive all replies and click edit send.

Thank you for posting in a manner that makes it easier for all to read and help others.

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 11/16/2011 02:24 AM

Search Consumer Updates

People who use the drug QUALAQUIN to treat or prevent nighttime leg cramps may be at risk for serious and life-threatening reactions, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) is FDA-approved only to treat a certain type of malaria (uncomplicated malaria) caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum.

This infection, which is rare in the United States, is found mainly in travelers who have been to countries where malaria occurs.

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Advice for Consumers

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Read the medication guide given to you at the pharmacy when you pick up a prescription for Qualaquin.

Report any side effects with the use of Qualaquin to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program4 either online, by regular mail, by fax, or by phone.

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Use postage-paid, pre-addressed FDA form 35006

Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

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FDA Action

As part of a risk management plan, FDA requires that patients receive a medication guide at the pharmacy when they pick up a prescription for Qualaquin.

The medication guide explains what the drug is and is not approved for, as well as its potential side effects.

This article appears on FDA's Consumer Updates page7, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.

Posted July 8, 2010

-For More Information

FDA Drug Safety Communication: New risk management plan and patient Medication Guide for Qualaquin (quinine sulfate)8

CDC Malaria Webpage9

Page Last Updated: 07/15/2010

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ ucm217599.htm

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 07/15/2010 09:09 PM

Painful involuntary spasms

URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/ fullstory_110735.html(*this news item will not be available after 07/06/2011)

By Diana Kohnle

Thursday, April 7, 2011

(HealthDay News) --

It's common to have muscles that tighten and cramp, especially if you're an avid exerciser.

One of the primary triggers for muscle cramps is overuse, the ADAM Encyclopedia says.

ADAM mentions these additional causes of muscle cramps:

•A muscle injury.

•Dehydration or nutritional deficiency, including a lack of calcium or potassium.

•Alcoholism.

•Taking certain medications.

•Kidney failure, or an underactive thyroid.

•Metabolic problems.

•Pregnancy.

HealthDay

Copyright (c) 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/ fullstory_110735.html

wlkthlne

Posts: 812

Member

I agree, lots to see here! Was looking for something we were talkin' about some time ago..

We were talking about the ankle and wrist symptom.. It kinda falls under Bab's and could also be Bart...

Do you remember where we found this info?

For those who are little new to this, we were talkin' about how we get a "disconnected" feelin' in our wrists and ankles...

Hard to explain..but it comes and you feel like you sprained it..or if you used it..you could sprain it..

After a couple of days..sometimes hours..it goes away.

Anybody..here explain it better..or get this too?

wlk--

copied walk's post from 1 ideleted of kim's; she posted her link on our ONGING link from 2 yrs. ago bettyg, iowa leader

Post edited by: Bettyg, at: 11/16/2011 02:23 AM