Guest guest Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. > I am sorry I am bugging so much, I just have so many questions. > Does anyone know any side effects (besides the obvious redness from alcohol) > of what alcohol has while taking Metro Cream? My god...I need to let my hair > down on weekends ;-) > Also, after I have washed my face, put on my Metro Cream, how long should I > wait to put on a moisturizer? > Thank you for any advice. > Lauri > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. > I am sorry I am bugging so much, I just have so many questions. > Does anyone know any side effects (besides the obvious redness from alcohol) > of what alcohol has while taking Metro Cream? My god...I need to let my hair > down on weekends ;-) > Also, after I have washed my face, put on my Metro Cream, how long should I > wait to put on a moisturizer? > Thank you for any advice. > Lauri > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. > I am sorry I am bugging so much, I just have so many questions. > Does anyone know any side effects (besides the obvious redness from alcohol) > of what alcohol has while taking Metro Cream? My god...I need to let my hair > down on weekends ;-) > Also, after I have washed my face, put on my Metro Cream, how long should I > wait to put on a moisturizer? > Thank you for any advice. > Lauri > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 Yes, Laurie, your absolutely right, having the big R is quiet a battle. However, lucky for you, you were just diagnosed at the pre- rosacea stage. The metrocream should work for you, just give it a chance. It can take some time, so keep that in mind also. It seems as if you've already figured out that hot coffee is a trigger for you, as it is for most of us. Just keep a close eye on everything else you eat. Keep a journal daily if you need to, this might make things much simplier to recoginize. As far as the antibotics, from my understanding, there used only if you have the papules and pustules. They do nothing for the inflammation. Upon your return to see your derm, just make sure you stay away from any and all steroids. This can actually make your rosacea better almost immediately, however, its only temporary, only to worsen in the long run. If your uncertain if what your about to take is a steroid, either ask your doc or your pharmicist. Don't get the RX filled if indeed it is... THROW IT AWAY! If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me personally. I've been around for quiet sometime, perhaps I can help! A friend who really cares, Ann redhotmamma45@... unique_challenge40160@... PS You can reach me at either or address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 Yes, Laurie, your absolutely right, having the big R is quiet a battle. However, lucky for you, you were just diagnosed at the pre- rosacea stage. The metrocream should work for you, just give it a chance. It can take some time, so keep that in mind also. It seems as if you've already figured out that hot coffee is a trigger for you, as it is for most of us. Just keep a close eye on everything else you eat. Keep a journal daily if you need to, this might make things much simplier to recoginize. As far as the antibotics, from my understanding, there used only if you have the papules and pustules. They do nothing for the inflammation. Upon your return to see your derm, just make sure you stay away from any and all steroids. This can actually make your rosacea better almost immediately, however, its only temporary, only to worsen in the long run. If your uncertain if what your about to take is a steroid, either ask your doc or your pharmicist. Don't get the RX filled if indeed it is... THROW IT AWAY! If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me personally. I've been around for quiet sometime, perhaps I can help! A friend who really cares, Ann redhotmamma45@... unique_challenge40160@... PS You can reach me at either or address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 > I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. Agreed. From what I've read, since topical metronidazoles are not systemically absorbed they do not cause the antibuse-type reactions to alcohol (horrible GI symptoms) characteristic of oral metronidazoles. We're on a roll here, 007 -- first we agree on Hobokon's best, and now this. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 > I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. Agreed. From what I've read, since topical metronidazoles are not systemically absorbed they do not cause the antibuse-type reactions to alcohol (horrible GI symptoms) characteristic of oral metronidazoles. We're on a roll here, 007 -- first we agree on Hobokon's best, and now this. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 > I believe you're thinking of the oral metronidazole here. Agreed. From what I've read, since topical metronidazoles are not systemically absorbed they do not cause the antibuse-type reactions to alcohol (horrible GI symptoms) characteristic of oral metronidazoles. We're on a roll here, 007 -- first we agree on Hobokon's best, and now this. Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 In a message dated 3/3/2003 5:24:59 AM US Eastern Standard Time, svirella323@... writes: > I've just gotten out of the hospital and need info.... can you go on with > your life or does everything change? _____________________________________________________________ I am so glad that you have located the PAI, you will find a lot of help and resources, but mostly, you will find some of the most caring individuals you could meet. Not only are they knowledgeable about their disease, they are someone you can finally talk to that understand. That was what I needed most when I first got out of the hospital. I had a lot of people who loved me, but no one understood how frightened, confused, and hopeless I felt. It took time, but I gradually began to make sense out of what seemed like chaos. I got a small notebook and carried it with me so I would have it available to write down questions as they came to me, or symptoms I had that would come and go, things I wanted to ask the doctor or this board. I still carry it with me today, 3 1/2 yrs later. It helps my memory impairment from the pain medications, too. The PAI may offer other services in your area. Where do you live? Some people find it helpful to connect to their state's Representative. You may find that we can't answer specific questions concerning your own disease, but we can giver you information about this disease. Glad you are here. Karyn E. , RN Founder / Executive Director Pancreatitis Association International Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 In a message dated 3/3/2003 5:24:59 AM US Eastern Standard Time, svirella323@... writes: > I've just gotten out of the hospital and need info.... can you go on with > your life or does everything change? _____________________________________________________________ I am so glad that you have located the PAI, you will find a lot of help and resources, but mostly, you will find some of the most caring individuals you could meet. Not only are they knowledgeable about their disease, they are someone you can finally talk to that understand. That was what I needed most when I first got out of the hospital. I had a lot of people who loved me, but no one understood how frightened, confused, and hopeless I felt. It took time, but I gradually began to make sense out of what seemed like chaos. I got a small notebook and carried it with me so I would have it available to write down questions as they came to me, or symptoms I had that would come and go, things I wanted to ask the doctor or this board. I still carry it with me today, 3 1/2 yrs later. It helps my memory impairment from the pain medications, too. The PAI may offer other services in your area. Where do you live? Some people find it helpful to connect to their state's Representative. You may find that we can't answer specific questions concerning your own disease, but we can giver you information about this disease. Glad you are here. Karyn E. , RN Founder / Executive Director Pancreatitis Association International Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Hi Everybody, it's nice to know that there is somewhere to find out info. I was just diagnosed, 6mm. Thought i was crazy there for a while, was starting to feel like people thought i was a hypocondract. What do i do now, Doctor just sent me on my way, with no info. Is there any books out there or info? I do home care nursing for a living and avid snowmobiler(going this weekend to the mountains)Do i look for a new hobbie and career??? Any info would be appreciated. Thanxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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