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Sent to General Experts March 12 2005 at 1:16 PM
   

Can symtoms of vertigo and nausea be related to being on my computer too long?

When I am on the computer for about 2 hrs. I
get a ringing in my ears..very loud. I get off
and I notice I'm a little dizzy and nauseaed.
Can being on the computer be harmful to ones
health? I have tried cutting back my time.
Sometimes it helps to just be on everyother
day. But...I'm really concerned if it's more
than just that. Could there really be a health
risk for some people being on the computer?
Thank you,
XXXXX XXXXXX
XXXXXX@XXX.XXX

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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March 12 2005 at 2:27 PM (18 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Reply to jon's Post: I'm 48
250lbs.
yes...dystonia (spamatic torticollis)
thyroid (low), irregular heart beats (mito prolasp),
Meds.

Baclofen (dystonia muscle relaxer)
Trihexyphenidyl (dystonia tremors..spasms)
Metroprolol (heart)
Premarin (hormone replacement)
Lorazepam (dystonia tremors, shakes)
Fluoxetine (generic for prozac)
levothyroxine (thryoid)
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March 12 2005 at 4:22 PM (1 hour and 54 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
There was some concern about the refresh rate of the monitors being a problem for long term use.
Slower monitors refresh at 60 Hz and newer ones are 72 Hz and seem to be better.
It might be possible to look into your computer monitor setup and alter it to the faster rate.
other issues are typing on the keyboard affecting the hands.
Your age weight and meds seem to indicate that you have some health issues at the start that might be setting off a panic attack ( I have them as well)
I don't think the computer would be an issue so maybe just take a break and get in some fresh air and a walk around the block.
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March 12 2005 at 4:51 PM (29 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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Hello,  I have taken the time to research the drugs you are taking, please read what is below.  It is important that you space your drugs carefully.  Discuss with your Dr. what is happening,  I doubt highly that it is due to your use of the computor.  If you have any other questions please contact me. < height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> < =deion width="5%"> < width="75%">METIPRANOLOL
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: For quick reference, the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. Ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be absorbed into the body. Ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agents may affect blood sugar levels.
< height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> <> <>  <> <> < =deion width="5%">1.  < width="75%">BACLOFEN
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: Baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects. Side effects such as hallucinations, confusion or mental depression, other mood or mental changes, and severe drowsiness may be es...

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Description: Intrathecal baclofen acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects. Its actions on the CNS may also cause some of the medicine's side effects. Intrathecal baclofen will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that may make you drowsy o...

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Description: Baclofen is a muscle relaxant and an antispastic agent. The exact way that baclofen works is unknown.
< height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> < =deion width="5%"> < width="75%">FLUOXETINE
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: Fluoxetine also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. These studies indicate that fluoxetine may help to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder in children. Digitalis glycosides (heart medicine)Higher or lower blood levels of these medicines or fluoxetine may...

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Description: Fluoxetine is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or mood disturbances, eating disorders, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms.
< height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> < width="75%">EVOTHYROXINE
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: Levothyroxine is a naturally occurring hormone produced by your thyroid. In these cases, levothyroxine is taken to replace your body's natural thyroid hormone. Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in your body, almost anyone can take this drug.

LEVOTHYROXINE Description: Thyroid medicines belong to the general group of medicines called hormones. People with very serious conditions caused by too little thyroid hormone may need higher doses. Some people with very serious conditions caused by too little thyroid hormone may need only 12.5 mcg of levothyroxine and 3....

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Description: Levothyroxine is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the thyroid. It is important for normal energy and metabolism. For a variety of reasons, the body may not produce enough of this hormone on its own. In these cases, levothyroxine is taken to replace the body's natural thyroid hormone.
< height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> < width="75%">LORAZEPAM
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: Benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZ-e-peens) belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). Benzodiazepines may be habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence), especially when taken for a long time or in high d...

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Description: Lorazepam is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
< height=15 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%"> <> < width="75%">TRIHEXYPHENIDYL
< width="20%">  <> < width=5>  < width="75%">Description: By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced. It is also used to control severe reactions to certain medicines such as reserpine (e.g., Serpasil) (medicine to control high blood pressure) or phenoth...

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Description: Trihexyphenidyl alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles.
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