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Re: swine flu vaccine side effects? last for a day only? Hi Mamie, Hope you are feeling better The lump on the arm is quite normal, I think, for a major injection like this. I get it from my seasonal flu jab and it lasts a few days. The Swine flu one lasted for a few weeks though. Thankfully...

Yep, I'd agree with that. My Doc aims for HBA1c below 7, but gives you one instance of up to 7.5. If you go over 7.5, or have two consective months in th 7 - 7.5 region its time to review the medication. This give you the chance to bring it down again through diet or excercise, or he'll...

I was changed from Glucophage SR to Bolamyn SR and my body noticed the difference straight away. Stomach pains, bloating and transient rashes (ultracaria). It definately seemed an inferior product to me. My doc said they were both just Metformin so the chemist can provide either. He used to...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi I'm new here, and been reading a lot of the posts. I'm having a few issues with Byetta which are, I'm pleased to say, not the classic side effects and I wondered if anyone has similar experiences or can offer advice. I go back to the clinic tomorrow morning and I fear...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Iain Yes, I got this when I started with Byetta about three months ago. I put up with it for aw while but it just got worse, and I got big red raised blotches (hives?) at the injection sites (midriff). Th blotches were itching and burning. I reported this to the...