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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Muscle Weakness of the Lower Limbs After Epidural Anesthesia in a Pregnant Woman With Undiscovered Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
research Renal Tubular Dysfunction Presenting as Recurrent Hypokalemic Periodic Quadriparesis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
research Reversible Myopathy and Ophthalmoparesis After Low-Dose Finasteride Administration for Androgenic Alopecia
Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.
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5 / 725 resultscommunity 25 years on finasteride - my experience
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
community xyon Fin progress photos - 9 months progress
User applied Xyon fin topical gel daily, used Augstinus Bader shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment, and applied argan oil twice a week. No Minoxidil, no dermarolling, and no side effects were reported.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !
People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.