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Offline MrAlwaysAnxious

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Side Effects...?
« on: May 26, 2020, 06:35:49 pm »
Hello!

I hope you are all well. It has been awhile since I posted on here. I have been on Dovato for almost a year now, and have been doing generally well on it but some things have changed that have me concerned. I recently have found myself having difficulty with bowel movements in the sense that I had some upper abdominal discomfort (under the ribs) across the top evenly...alongside only having diarrhea and or not really being able to pass much. Also, to add to that, I have had general body aches alongside some gum irritation and yellowing of the teeth! While I am not sure my medication is related to all of this, has anyone experienced similar side effects?

I get myself freaked out thinking the worst, because the last time I thought the worst it ended up being so. Just don't want any other curveballs thrown at me for awhile! 
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Re: Side Effects...?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2020, 09:48:04 pm »
Hiya,

Sorry, you have felt unwell and I hope you feel better soon.

Look someone might have the exact same sounding symptoms for very different reasons so regardless of others experiences don't jump to conclusions, instead just go see your doctor when you can. Let them diagnose and treat whatever is making you feel unwell.

Jim
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