http://www.aneclecticmind.com Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/08/weird-health-problems-check-your-meds/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/08/weird-health-problems-check-your-meds/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:16 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7557 While trying to track down the cause of one weird symptom, I find the cause of another. When taking meds, it's important to consider possible side effects when otherwise unexplained symptoms begin appearing. 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