Is there a tablet that can replace the Penidure 12 lakh injections? I've been taking these injections since I was 5 years old, and I'm curious if there's an alternative.

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If u really need penicillin prophylaxis, tablet is available as a replacement of injection but u have to take it daily. consult your cardiologist

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I've been dealing with this pain in my left shoulder for the last few days. It's really uncomfortable and even spreads to my upper chest when I breathe. On top of that, I'm noticing pain in my joints, mostly in my wrists and fingers. It's pretty worrisome, and I'm not sure what's going on. Can you give me some advice on what this might be?

take pain killers for 3 days and if pain still persists do blood tests of esr , crp and rheumatoid factor

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My mom is 58 and had spine surgery 5 months ago for a small fracture she's still on meds for that. She also takes steroids and folic acid tabs for rheumatoid arthritis. Is it safe for her to get the COVID vaccine

After spine surgery and with rheumatoid arthritis, COVID vaccine is generally safe after 3 months‚Äîdiscuss timing with rheumatologist.

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