DJ360 6,730 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 On 12/26/2018 at 2:41 PM, jonab said: Some advice regarding cold 'cures'. Carefully read the Patient Information Leaflet with these products. Some contain nasal decongestants which can have unpleasant effects on blood pressure with susceptible people - which I know some of us are. Yep. My pharmacist, who knows me well after 40 years of my moaning, recently refused to sell me Lem Sip. "Not for you Col with the state of your health. You're a walking pharmacy and too much risk of interactions." So.. reverted to my fall back. Hot Lemon with a generous splash of Brandy. Works just as well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Right. Been to Dentist's. Told him what happened and how a shed load of booze plus Diazepam didn't get me any sleep. When he looked he said "I'm not surprised that's a 'nasty' infection." Numbed me up and then drained "about 15 ml of pus." Wow.. no wonder it hurt so much but it's already reduced the pain a lot. Next up he asked when I was next planning on having a drink. "Most likely tonight unless there's a good reason why not" said I. "Metronidazole is really good for this type of infection.. but you absolutely must not drink on it or for two days after finishing the course.. if you do it'll put you in hospital" "OK, said I. "I'll be brave.. been a long time since I went 7 days without a drink.. but we can call it my contribution to Dry January"... Wish me luck.. Col 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,417 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, DJ360 said: Metronidazole is really good for this type of infection. Metronidazole - It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis ( I looked it up) You sure he's looking a the right end Col? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hope you finally get a bit of relief, Col. That sounds nasty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Took an elderly friend to hospital this morning for a steroid injection...trigger finger. Before Christmas, we were referred by his GP to choose and book which we did online. There was only one choice of hospital, so booked an appointment for today. He, his wife and myself all read the confirmatory email. We got there today and they knew nothing about it. We were told it was an appointment for a telephone consultation...it wasn't! Receptionists said the call would have been made to his home while he was out at the hospital. Bull! Checked with his wife when we got back. No call received. I picked up a yellow feedback form which won't be very positive. What a waste of everyone's time! Now had to make another appointment for a different hospital in 2 weeks' time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Yesterday, I dropped a little white Vitamin D tablet and couldn't see it anywhere - thought it must have rolled under a cupboard or something.... well, after lunch, I saw a little white tablet on the table and thought Paul must have found it, so I swallowed it... big mistake! A couple of minutes late, he said: "Have you seen my tablet? ". He'd got it out ready to take and had been briefly sidetracked by something or other. It was isosorbide mononitrate, a vasodilator, and I'd swallowed it!! It was a fairly high dose as he has been on it for about a year and I knew it had caused bad headaches for him when he first started the initial small dose. I thought I had got away with it as nothing happened for about five hours, then the headaches started.. They lasted all evening and all night although I managed to get a bit of sleep. They finally eased off at about ten this morning, so I am back to normal again. Aren't I an idiot! I'll certainly be more careful in future 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 As long as it wasn't Viagra Margie. Heaven knows what could have happened to you ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, MargieH said: Yesterday, I dropped a little white Vitamin D tablet and couldn't see it anywhere - thought it must have rolled under a cupboard or something.... well, after lunch, I saw a little white tablet on the table and thought Paul must have found it, so I swallowed it... big mistake! A couple of minutes late, he said: "Have you seen my tablet? ". He'd got it out ready to take and had been briefly sidetracked by something or other. It was isosorbide mononitrate, a vasodilator, and I'd swallowed it!! It was a fairly high dose as he has been on it for about a year and I knew it had caused bad headaches for him when he first started the initial small dose. I thought I had got away with it as nothing happened for about five hours, then the headaches started.. They lasted all evening and all night although I managed to get a bit of sleep. They finally eased off at about ten this morning, so I am back to normal again. Aren't I an idiot! I'll certainly be more careful in future Oh dear Margie be careful with these tiny tablets. I have dropped quite a few lately but mine are big capsules. I'm teerified the dogs will pick them up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 We try to make it a rule. Dogs to be babygated out of the kitchen when medication of ANY kind is opened. It's a nuisance, but rather that than a big vet bill or even worse to think that we might have killed one of them. Even over the counter meds like Tylenol can be lethal for dogs. Glad you had no really bad effects, Margie 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,417 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Scary stuff Margie, please be careful ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thyroxine pills are tiny. I've only ever dropped one, which I never found. Like nonna, I'm worried the cats may eat them if dropped. Could have been worse, Margie. Might have been a Drontal worming tablet! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,159 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Paul doesn't take them, does he Margie ? lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, FLY2 said: As long as it wasn't Viagra Margie Gives me stiff neck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,159 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 And so expensive,,,,couldn't afford em.....even if i needed them...........lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, FLY2 said: As long as it wasn't Viagra Margie. Heaven knows what could have happened to you ! 34 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Paul doesn't take them, does he Margie ? lol Paul doesn't need Viagra !! 37 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Could have been worse, Margie. Might have been a Drontal worming tablet! A cat's dose of worm tablet would probably not have any effect on me but I'm definitely not going to try one to find out...... ( they cost too much to waste on an experiment, anyway) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, FLY2 said: As long as it wasn't Viagra Margie. Heaven knows what could have happened to you ! Most probably have got a stiff neck!!. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,159 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Paul doesn't take them, does he Margie ? lol Sorry Margie,, i wouldn't be so cheeky as to suggest Viagra.........i was refering (sp) to the Worming Tablets,,!!!" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Sorry, Ben. I misunderstood your comment..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hey Margie, they had me on Isosorbide Mononitrate once in hospital even before I had a heart attack. The headaches were horrendous. After my MI they put me on the stuff daily. Think it was the Imdur branded long acting version. 60mg. I found that the headaches stopped after a few days but sometimes I had to stop taking all my meds for day or so before tests and then I'd have to go through the whole headache thing again.. They finally told me to stop taking the stuff. What a relief! Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 285 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 hours ago, DJ360 said: Right. Been to Dentist's. Told him what happened and how a shed load of booze plus Diazepam didn't get me any sleep. When he looked he said "I'm not surprised that's a 'nasty' infection." Numbed me up and then drained "about 15 ml of pus." Wow.. no wonder it hurt so much but it's already reduced the pain a lot. Next up he asked when I was next planning on having a drink. "Most likely tonight unless there's a good reason why not" said I. "Metronidazole is really good for this type of infection.. but you absolutely must not drink on it or for two days after finishing the course.. if you do it'll put you in hospital" "OK, said I. "I'll be brave.. been a long time since I went 7 days without a drink.. but we can call it my contribution to Dry January"... Wish me luck.. Col I hope you are feeling better now, after you trip to the dentist, nothing worse than toothache. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Much better now thanks Tompa. Still a bit swollen but I'm managing without any painkillers now. Just got to endure 5 days of antibiotics and 7 days with no booze but I'm sure I'll cope. Read a lot about this Metronidazole online and the best advice seems to be. 'Just get used to the idea you'll feel crap for a few days.' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 ISMN, ISDN, GTN and related nitrates can sometimes have an effect similar to Viagra in susceptible persons. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 8 hours ago, DJ360 said: Hey Margie, they had me on Isosorbide Mononitrate once in hospital even before I had a heart attack. The headaches were horrendous. After my MI they put me on the stuff daily. Think it was the Imdur branded long acting version. 60mg. I found that the headaches stopped after a few days but sometimes I had to stop taking all my meds for day or so before tests and then I'd have to go through the whole headache thing again.. They finally told me to stop taking the stuff. What a relief! Col Paul's headaches eased off/stopped about a week after starting the ISMN if I remember correctly. He takes 20mg twice a day. Luckily, he's not had to stop them for any reason and then restart. We're off for check ups at the dentist this morning... we have an occasional bit of toothache but nothing like your experience. Hope you are coping well with the no-alcohol regime btw x 42 minutes ago, jonab said: ISMN, ISDN, GTN and related nitrates can sometimes have an effect similar to Viagra in susceptible persons. I did wonder about that as they are both vasodilators aren't they..... (but Paul has to take them for cardiac related reasons) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 I take sublingual (under the tongue and fast acting) GTN spray occasionally for chest pain. It always has an effect in the nether regions. It doesn't have that effect on everyone though. GTN is glyceryl trinitrate - nitroglycerine (as in Dynamite!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, jonab said: I take sublingual (under the tongue and fast acting) GTN spray occasionally for chest pain. It always has an effect in the nether regions. It doesn't have that effect on everyone though. GTN is glyceryl trinitrate - nitroglycerine (as in Dynamite!) Paul has those sprays if he ever needs them but he very rarely does. The ISMN must be doing it's job efficiently! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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