Do you feel you’re getting the best possible care from your doctor? In two recent studies, PatientsLikeMe members answered this question and shared their perspectives on the health care they’re receiving. The results show that while patient opinions about care and provider performance vary according to condition, diverse patient groups agree on the top factors that define… Continue reading Defining “good” health care: 2 new studies reveal patient perspectives
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MS research: What’s the latest?
Keeping tabs on the latest MS research isn’t always easy. So, our team of in-house health professionals took a closer look into some of the treatments in the research pipeline for people living with MS. Most of these treatments are in the final phase of clinical development — phase III clinical trials. In this phase,… Continue reading MS research: What’s the latest?
Life with Parkinson’s Disease: What We’ve Learned
On Tuesday, our interview with blogger Steve Ploussard of “Attitude & Fitness Wins” revealed how one person is managing his Parkinson’s disease (PD). Today we take a closer look at this progressive neurological condition using the data and experiences shared by our 5,920 PD members. Taking a look at the makeup of our PD community,… Continue reading Life with Parkinson’s Disease: What We’ve Learned
Janumet Side Effects: What patients say.
Janumet 50 1000 (see details) is the brand name (and dosage level) of sitagliptin-metformin, a combination prescription drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. (50 refers to 50 mg of sitagliptin while 1000 refers to 1000 mg of metformin.) In addition to diet and exercise, Janumet 50 1000 is prescribed when the use… Continue reading Janumet Side Effects: What patients say.
What’s Your Experience with Cinarizina?
Cinarizina is an international brand of the prescription drug Cinnarizine, an antiemetic (anti-nausea) agent used for symptoms of inner ear disorders. These symptoms may include vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, nystagmus, nausea and vomiting. Cinarizina is also used to prevent motion sickness when taken in advance. If you’ve tried Cinarizina, we encourage you share your experiences at… Continue reading What’s Your Experience with Cinarizina?
Everything about the Medtronic InterStim Therapy System
Looking for a place to research or share your experiences with InterStim Therapy side effects? You’ve come to the right place. At PatientsLikeMe, more than 125,000 patients are sharing their experiences with all types of treatments, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, supplements and procedures. Manufactured by Medtronic, the InterStim Therapy System is surgically implanted device… Continue reading Everything about the Medtronic InterStim Therapy System
Are You Taking Cataplex F for Hypothyroidism?
Introduced in 1934 by Standard Process, Cataplex F is a whole food dietary supplement designed to support the thyroid as well as the body’s natural response to inflammation. Containing iodine for thyroid support, Cataplex F promotes healthy skin and hair, the metabolism of fats and the formation of eicosanoids (signaling molecules that play a role… Continue reading Are You Taking Cataplex F for Hypothyroidism?
Discuss the Effectiveness of InflammaCORE for Bowel Irritability
Is InflammaCORE helpful in reducing a chronic inflammatory burden? Can it alleviate bowel irritability? Find out just that by sharing your experiences with other patients at PatientsLikeMe and learning what they have to say about this nutritional supplement. A protein powder drink mix, InflammaCORE is marketed as a potent way to support your gastrointestinal, cardiovascular… Continue reading Discuss the Effectiveness of InflammaCORE for Bowel Irritability
Have you experienced Catalyn side effects?
Looking for a place to share and learn about Catalyn side effects – either the side effects you experienced while taking this supplement or the lack thereof? You’ve come to the right place. Catalyn is a multivitamin, mineral and trace mineral concentrate that contains Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and… Continue reading Have you experienced Catalyn side effects?
What’s your experience with Cetomacrogol cream?
Used to treat dry, sensitive skin as well as eczema and itching, cetomacrogol cream FNA is a mitigating and protective skin cream. It contains cetomacrogol (an emulsifying agent), cetiol (a fast-spreading dry emollient), sorbitol (a humectant and texturizing agent), water and the preservative sorbic acid. At PatientsLikeMe, where more than 120,000 patients are sharing their… Continue reading What’s your experience with Cetomacrogol cream?