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Bleeding Gums, Severe Leg Cramping, Yeast Rashes, Sleeplessness, ...

Posted at 9:35 PM on Nov 11, 2008 by carlat0211, #36469
Bleeding Gums, Severe Leg Cramping, Yeast Rashes, Sleeplessness, Blurred Vision: I am a 49 year old woman who was recently prescribed Advair for asthma control. I also have severe allergies. My gums began bleeding almost immediately so I worried that I wasn't rinsing my mouth well enough. I stopped the Advair for a several days since in my mind, that was the culprit. Then my breathing/wheezing/persistent cough came back. So, I started back on my Advair and then started almost immediately having the worst leg cramps of my life. After figuring out that this new symptom correlated to my Advair use, I stopped it again cold turkey. I also am not sleeping over about an hour at a time despite my taking Ambien as well as anti-anxiety meds (I have Bipolar Disorder (Depression alternating with Manic Episodes) as well as Anxiety Disorder). Oh yes, and I developed weird yeast rashes underneath my breasts, on my inner thighs and behind my ears....despite if not being hot at all. I have never had this type of rash before or even been troubled with yeast infections. I also just noticed today that my vision is more blurred when trying to read the guide on my TV (42"). I have had no weight gain...in fact am losing weight..but have been watching what I eat. I don't feel more depressed...in fact, I feel the opposite...kinda euphoric at times..which feels good but can be a step towards mania for me. I decided to do a bit of research on Advair as a cause of the leg cramps...my persistent cough is back but I am afraid to take it now. I guess I need to talk to my allergist tomorrow.
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Reply 10 months ago on Dec 28, 2008 by taichia, #15540

I was on Advair for 3 months. I woke up one morning feeling as if I had "instant arthritis". Terrible pain, in joints, muscles and bone. I could barely walk and finally decided that the only thing I was doing differently was taking Advair (the only medication I was taking at all). I spoke with a friend who told me that the same thing had happened to HER friend, until she went off Advair. I have since gone online and found many other people that this has happened to.. After getting off it.. the pain began to lessen after about 2 weeks. However, if I do anything strenous (like picking up a bag of groceries!) it worsens again. One woman wrote that it took 6 months to get over the pain... I don't know how long she was on the Advair or what dosage she used however). But if this has happened to you after taking Advair... tell your doctor ~ and get off it!

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