Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. I don't know for sure but I doubt that it's related. I took fenugreek for a week or so with absolutely no side effects (except smelling like maple! LOL) GazleyMom to (Oct 8, 1998)http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMomNEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear!http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. I don't know for sure but I doubt that it's related. I took fenugreek for a week or so with absolutely no side effects (except smelling like maple! LOL) GazleyMom to (Oct 8, 1998)http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMomNEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear!http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. I don't know for sure but I doubt that it's related. I took fenugreek for a week or so with absolutely no side effects (except smelling like maple! LOL) GazleyMom to (Oct 8, 1998)http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMomNEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear!http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 , You could be allergic to it. I don't think it has a lot of side effects, unless you are sensitive to it. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: stephanie bennett Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 7:42 AMTo: breastfeedingonelistSubject: question hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 , You could be allergic to it. I don't think it has a lot of side effects, unless you are sensitive to it. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: stephanie bennett Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 7:42 AMTo: breastfeedingonelistSubject: question hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 , You could be allergic to it. I don't think it has a lot of side effects, unless you are sensitive to it. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: stephanie bennett Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 7:42 AMTo: breastfeedingonelistSubject: question hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 I think I read somewhere that it lowers blood sugar which could explain the symptoms. Dont know if this is true or not a stephanie bennett wrote: From: "stephanie bennett" hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help.i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different.thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 I think I read somewhere that it lowers blood sugar which could explain the symptoms. Dont know if this is true or not a stephanie bennett wrote: From: "stephanie bennett" hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help.i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different.thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2000 Report Share Posted March 27, 2000 I think I read somewhere that it lowers blood sugar which could explain the symptoms. Dont know if this is true or not a stephanie bennett wrote: From: "stephanie bennett" hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help.i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different.thanks in advance. stephanie Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 , now that you mention it, I have been having really bad headaches lately also, and also have been taking the fenugreek, I wonder if it could be related. Beckie ---------- To: breastfeedingonelist Subject: Re: question Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 9:36 AM hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. I don't know for sure but I doubt that it's related. I took fenugreek for a week or so with absolutely no side effects (except smelling like maple! LOL) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMom NEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear! http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 , now that you mention it, I have been having really bad headaches lately also, and also have been taking the fenugreek, I wonder if it could be related. Beckie ---------- To: breastfeedingonelist Subject: Re: question Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 9:36 AM hi. i have a question, and i hope someone can help. i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? i haven't taken any yet today, but i don't feel any different. thanks in advance. I don't know for sure but I doubt that it's related. I took fenugreek for a week or so with absolutely no side effects (except smelling like maple! LOL) Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMom NEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear! http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 In a message dated 28/03/00 1:45:13 AUS Eastern Standard Time, stephanibennett@... writes: << i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? >> I don't know but I have found that I can only take it for a few days. I get a great increase in my output and get the maply smell very quickly but if I persist in taking it even as briefly as a week I get very ill....vomiting, diarrhea and terrible stomach cramps. But it works fine as long as I don't take it too long. I only take 3 tabs a day too to get that effect which is a lot less than is usually recommended I think. HTH hollysmum@... Sydney, Australia Get paid for surfing the net! http://www.alladvantage.com Please use my referral id CUP 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 In a message dated 28/03/00 1:45:13 AUS Eastern Standard Time, stephanibennett@... writes: << i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? should i stop taking the fenugreek? >> I don't know but I have found that I can only take it for a few days. I get a great increase in my output and get the maply smell very quickly but if I persist in taking it even as briefly as a week I get very ill....vomiting, diarrhea and terrible stomach cramps. But it works fine as long as I don't take it too long. I only take 3 tabs a day too to get that effect which is a lot less than is usually recommended I think. HTH hollysmum@... Sydney, Australia Get paid for surfing the net! http://www.alladvantage.com Please use my referral id CUP 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2000 Report Share Posted March 29, 2000 thank you so much, and yes it does help. i got that maply smell after only 4 caps! i'm off it for the second day now, and starting to feel better. can i ask you, do you just use it periodically now, or not at all? thanks to everyone else too. stephanie Re: question > From: hollysmum@... > > In a message dated 28/03/00 1:45:13 AUS Eastern Standard Time, > stephanibennett@... writes: > > << i have recently started taking fenugreek to help my supply. i'm also > recently feeling very headachey and nausous (sp?). are these related? > should i stop taking the fenugreek? >> > > I don't know but I have found that I can only take it for a few days. I get > a great increase in my output and get the maply smell very quickly but if I > persist in taking it even as briefly as a week I get very ill....vomiting, > diarrhea and terrible stomach cramps. But it works fine as long as I don't > take it too long. I only take 3 tabs a day too to get that effect which is a > lot less than is usually recommended I think. > > HTH > > > hollysmum@... > Sydney, Australia > Get paid for surfing the net! http://www.alladvantage.com > Please use my referral id CUP 149 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/2120/0/_/410002/_/954285835/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2000 Report Share Posted March 29, 2000 In a message dated 30/03/00 2:44:15 AUS Eastern Standard Time, stephanibennett@... writes: << i got that maply smell after only 4 caps! i'm off it for the second day now, and starting to feel better. can i ask you, do you just use it periodically now, or not at all? >> I know how it feels to get " maply " so quickly. I was surprised by it because the literature had suggested it would take more caps and longer to happen. Guess you and I are just different..LOL I use it periodically when I go through a " Oh no I don't think I have enough milk " phase but not sure whether I really need to or not. Holly seems happy enough but it has more to do with my perception of my supply. Also helps to get a bit of a freezer stash going from time to time. I will have to take some more next week after we move because I will lose my freezer stash of milk..( Glad you feel better. hollysmum@... Sydney, Australia Get paid for surfing the net! http://www.alladvantage.com Please use my referral id CUP 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2000 Report Share Posted March 29, 2000 In a message dated 30/03/00 2:44:15 AUS Eastern Standard Time, stephanibennett@... writes: << i got that maply smell after only 4 caps! i'm off it for the second day now, and starting to feel better. can i ask you, do you just use it periodically now, or not at all? >> I know how it feels to get " maply " so quickly. I was surprised by it because the literature had suggested it would take more caps and longer to happen. Guess you and I are just different..LOL I use it periodically when I go through a " Oh no I don't think I have enough milk " phase but not sure whether I really need to or not. Holly seems happy enough but it has more to do with my perception of my supply. Also helps to get a bit of a freezer stash going from time to time. I will have to take some more next week after we move because I will lose my freezer stash of milk..( Glad you feel better. hollysmum@... Sydney, Australia Get paid for surfing the net! http://www.alladvantage.com Please use my referral id CUP 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2000 Report Share Posted May 22, 2000 Question > I have had some problems with my ebm the last 2 weeks-I leave 2x a > week-once at home for a rehearsal and in the nursery at church-we both sing > in the choir. Well, for 2 weeks now at the nursery the milk was separating > so badly-had little milk fat clumps and was just a mess-at home it was fine. > The milk is never more than a week stored in the freezer. For church I > usually take the bottles out the night before and defrost them in the fridge. > What could be happening-I have been doing the same routine for 2 months now > and have never had a problem-why now and what do I do about it?? I'm sunk if > the milk is not usable!!! I don't keep enough to waste it and don't carry > extra. Any one have any ideas?? JDF > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 >My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I >have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get >one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while >pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? The Centers for Disease Control and virtually all immunization clinics will tell you that all FDA approved vaccines are safe for breastfeeding mothers. I'm hoping someone here has the weblinks on hand to share with you about vaccines though. It would be a tough call for me to make... Lock-jaw is pretty serious, and you could die from it. However, the odds that you'll develop this aren't high since you've had the vaccine previously in your life. I'd be asking my doctor how long after symptoms develop could I get the vaccine or a detox serum.... lol But that's just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 >My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I >have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get >one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while >pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? The Centers for Disease Control and virtually all immunization clinics will tell you that all FDA approved vaccines are safe for breastfeeding mothers. I'm hoping someone here has the weblinks on hand to share with you about vaccines though. It would be a tough call for me to make... Lock-jaw is pretty serious, and you could die from it. However, the odds that you'll develop this aren't high since you've had the vaccine previously in your life. I'd be asking my doctor how long after symptoms develop could I get the vaccine or a detox serum.... lol But that's just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 >My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I >have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get >one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while >pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? The Centers for Disease Control and virtually all immunization clinics will tell you that all FDA approved vaccines are safe for breastfeeding mothers. I'm hoping someone here has the weblinks on hand to share with you about vaccines though. It would be a tough call for me to make... Lock-jaw is pretty serious, and you could die from it. However, the odds that you'll develop this aren't high since you've had the vaccine previously in your life. I'd be asking my doctor how long after symptoms develop could I get the vaccine or a detox serum.... lol But that's just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 LMEdwrds@... wrote: > Well, I have had a good weekend so far! First my husband is brought home from > the ER by his boss, he hurt his back at work, then this morning as I was > leaving for church our sceen door caught the back of my ankle and cut it > pretty bad, It didn't need stiches, but boy did it hurt! > My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I > have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get > one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while > pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 > > " Politicians and diapers have one thing in > common. They should both be changed regularly > and for the same reason. " I hate to give any type of medical advice, so please just take this as information that you should verify on your own before making any decisions. Tetanus is extremely rare due to wound hygiene, it cannot live in a clean, oxygenated environment (that's why puncture wounds are dangerous). The wound should be kept clean and allowed to " breathe " . Here is a link to the vaccine debate board at babycenter. This particular thread has several informative posts about the tetanus vaccine. http://www.babycenter.com/bbs/3353/thread480/message1.html **Also, the FDA just seized a warehouse full of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines (and antihistamines) after the manufacturer (Wyeth) had been sited " several " times for non-compliance with agency manufacturing standards. The problem with this - as I see - is that there has been no recall announced. Anyway - Here's the story from the Philly Inquirer Friday, June 16, 2000 The action followed repeated warnings that the Marietta, Pa., plant was not in compliance with agency standards. By Warner INQUIRER STAFF WRITER After repeated warnings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday seized thousands of preloaded syringes manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories at its Lancaster County plant. The drugs seized were vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria, and antihistamines. The syringes were seized at a warehouse in Vonore, Tenn., after the FDA complained in U.S. District Court that the drugs were not made in compliance with the agency’s manufacturing standards. FDA spokesman Larry Bachorik declined to comment on whether people who used these drugs were at risk. “In general, a failure to follow good manufacturing practices does not automatically translate into bad patient outcomes,” he said. “But it does mean we can’t have as much confidence in the overall quality of the product.” Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus said that for several months the Marietta, Pa., plant has been undergoing “substantial improvements” following earlier FDA concerns. During that time, he said, the facility has not produced drugs for shipment. “We are discussing with the regulatory authorities the nature and scope of their concerns,” he said. Last year, the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs initiated 25 seizures similar to yesterday’s action. Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products Corp. headquartered in St. s, has experienced other regulatory problems in recent years. In 1997 it withdrew its obesity drugs Redux and Pondimon, which were part of the “fen-phen” combination, after some patients developed heart problems. Last year, the company recalled 600,000 allergy kits made in West Chester, and withdrew a vaccine for rotavirus after some children developed dangerous bowel obstructions. Bob Kirby, a drug analyst with in St. Louis, said yesterday’s seizure did not raise immediate concerns for American Home. “None of these drugs are really major,” Kirby said. “The bigger question is whether there is an underlying problem in manufacturing and quality control.” ————————————— Warner’s e-mail address is swarner@... —————————————A note to our readers: We recently have upgraded our online publishing system. If you are experiencing any problems with the Inquirer Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description. Send your comments to comments@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 LMEdwrds@... wrote: > Well, I have had a good weekend so far! First my husband is brought home from > the ER by his boss, he hurt his back at work, then this morning as I was > leaving for church our sceen door caught the back of my ankle and cut it > pretty bad, It didn't need stiches, but boy did it hurt! > My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I > have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get > one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while > pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 > > " Politicians and diapers have one thing in > common. They should both be changed regularly > and for the same reason. " I hate to give any type of medical advice, so please just take this as information that you should verify on your own before making any decisions. Tetanus is extremely rare due to wound hygiene, it cannot live in a clean, oxygenated environment (that's why puncture wounds are dangerous). The wound should be kept clean and allowed to " breathe " . Here is a link to the vaccine debate board at babycenter. This particular thread has several informative posts about the tetanus vaccine. http://www.babycenter.com/bbs/3353/thread480/message1.html **Also, the FDA just seized a warehouse full of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines (and antihistamines) after the manufacturer (Wyeth) had been sited " several " times for non-compliance with agency manufacturing standards. The problem with this - as I see - is that there has been no recall announced. Anyway - Here's the story from the Philly Inquirer Friday, June 16, 2000 The action followed repeated warnings that the Marietta, Pa., plant was not in compliance with agency standards. By Warner INQUIRER STAFF WRITER After repeated warnings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday seized thousands of preloaded syringes manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories at its Lancaster County plant. The drugs seized were vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria, and antihistamines. The syringes were seized at a warehouse in Vonore, Tenn., after the FDA complained in U.S. District Court that the drugs were not made in compliance with the agency’s manufacturing standards. FDA spokesman Larry Bachorik declined to comment on whether people who used these drugs were at risk. “In general, a failure to follow good manufacturing practices does not automatically translate into bad patient outcomes,” he said. “But it does mean we can’t have as much confidence in the overall quality of the product.” Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus said that for several months the Marietta, Pa., plant has been undergoing “substantial improvements” following earlier FDA concerns. During that time, he said, the facility has not produced drugs for shipment. “We are discussing with the regulatory authorities the nature and scope of their concerns,” he said. Last year, the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs initiated 25 seizures similar to yesterday’s action. Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products Corp. headquartered in St. s, has experienced other regulatory problems in recent years. In 1997 it withdrew its obesity drugs Redux and Pondimon, which were part of the “fen-phen” combination, after some patients developed heart problems. Last year, the company recalled 600,000 allergy kits made in West Chester, and withdrew a vaccine for rotavirus after some children developed dangerous bowel obstructions. Bob Kirby, a drug analyst with in St. Louis, said yesterday’s seizure did not raise immediate concerns for American Home. “None of these drugs are really major,” Kirby said. “The bigger question is whether there is an underlying problem in manufacturing and quality control.” ————————————— Warner’s e-mail address is swarner@... —————————————A note to our readers: We recently have upgraded our online publishing system. If you are experiencing any problems with the Inquirer Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description. Send your comments to comments@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2000 Report Share Posted June 18, 2000 LMEdwrds@... wrote: > Well, I have had a good weekend so far! First my husband is brought home from > the ER by his boss, he hurt his back at work, then this morning as I was > leaving for church our sceen door caught the back of my ankle and cut it > pretty bad, It didn't need stiches, but boy did it hurt! > My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I > have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get > one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while > pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? > > -Llanda > Mommy to 4/4/2000 > > " Politicians and diapers have one thing in > common. They should both be changed regularly > and for the same reason. " I hate to give any type of medical advice, so please just take this as information that you should verify on your own before making any decisions. Tetanus is extremely rare due to wound hygiene, it cannot live in a clean, oxygenated environment (that's why puncture wounds are dangerous). The wound should be kept clean and allowed to " breathe " . Here is a link to the vaccine debate board at babycenter. This particular thread has several informative posts about the tetanus vaccine. http://www.babycenter.com/bbs/3353/thread480/message1.html **Also, the FDA just seized a warehouse full of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines (and antihistamines) after the manufacturer (Wyeth) had been sited " several " times for non-compliance with agency manufacturing standards. The problem with this - as I see - is that there has been no recall announced. Anyway - Here's the story from the Philly Inquirer Friday, June 16, 2000 The action followed repeated warnings that the Marietta, Pa., plant was not in compliance with agency standards. By Warner INQUIRER STAFF WRITER After repeated warnings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday seized thousands of preloaded syringes manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories at its Lancaster County plant. The drugs seized were vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria, and antihistamines. The syringes were seized at a warehouse in Vonore, Tenn., after the FDA complained in U.S. District Court that the drugs were not made in compliance with the agency’s manufacturing standards. FDA spokesman Larry Bachorik declined to comment on whether people who used these drugs were at risk. “In general, a failure to follow good manufacturing practices does not automatically translate into bad patient outcomes,” he said. “But it does mean we can’t have as much confidence in the overall quality of the product.” Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus said that for several months the Marietta, Pa., plant has been undergoing “substantial improvements” following earlier FDA concerns. During that time, he said, the facility has not produced drugs for shipment. “We are discussing with the regulatory authorities the nature and scope of their concerns,” he said. Last year, the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs initiated 25 seizures similar to yesterday’s action. Wyeth-Ayerst, a division of American Home Products Corp. headquartered in St. s, has experienced other regulatory problems in recent years. In 1997 it withdrew its obesity drugs Redux and Pondimon, which were part of the “fen-phen” combination, after some patients developed heart problems. Last year, the company recalled 600,000 allergy kits made in West Chester, and withdrew a vaccine for rotavirus after some children developed dangerous bowel obstructions. Bob Kirby, a drug analyst with in St. Louis, said yesterday’s seizure did not raise immediate concerns for American Home. “None of these drugs are really major,” Kirby said. “The bigger question is whether there is an underlying problem in manufacturing and quality control.” ————————————— Warner’s e-mail address is swarner@... —————————————A note to our readers: We recently have upgraded our online publishing system. If you are experiencing any problems with the Inquirer Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description. Send your comments to comments@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2000 Report Share Posted June 19, 2000 I was vaccinated when my dd was 5 months old (yes she was nursing) because I was starting a dayhome and I needed my booster shots. I think you should get it if you are overdue for the tetnus. Michele >My question is this, this was a old rust metal door I cut myself on and I>have not had a tetnus (sp?) shot in well over 10 years, I know I should get>one, but are they safe while nursing? I know you can't get them while>pregnant. what should I do? anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2001 Report Share Posted June 11, 2001 That's about how long I made it as well. Hehe. The one thing I am doing though is USUALLY eating things that are still soft. ie. refried beans, yogurt, soups, etc. Also I have things that are crunchy but turn really mushy such as wheat crackers. I've had little problems swallowing other than when I'm taking a bunch of pills in a row and I take them too fast. All I can suggest is smaller bites. I hear it does get better, but at first you really need to focus on small, well chewed bites. -- question I don't want you guys to yell at me but I switched over to real food 2 weeks and 2 days out from surgery. I just couldn't take it anymore. I was crying constantly and felt emotionally deprived. Anyway, I have done really well with 5 out of 6 meals but my last meal keeps getting lodged in my throat. I ended up throwing up both of them saturday and sunday. My question is this... how come before my surgery I could swallow half a cheese burger practically hole and it didn't affect my esophogus and now a but that is the size of a dime feels like I swallowed my fist. HOw long does this last? That is the only problem I seem to have. Believe me when I say that I am chewing my food completely and thoroughly. Oh and by the way THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your speedy responses to the sex thing! Oh by the way Mike thanks you too !! Amy 5/24/01 -24lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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