Is there any solution besides an anti-fungal drug that could cause liver problems?
I don’t want to wear suspenders. Gold and stainless steel (a ring and watch) don’t have this effect. A. Some people are allergic to nickel in metal. Rash and itching are the most common symptoms. They can occur around metal studs on jeans, on ring fingers or under a metal watchband. Pure gold (12 carat or more), silver or stainless steel should be safe. Avoiding nickel is the best solution. Coating the belt buckle with clear nail polish may help temporarily. A new belt without nickel in the buckle might solve the problem permanently. Q. For several years I have been taking atenolol for my blood pressure, Zoloft for depression and Prevacid for acid reflux. Over this time, my breathing has gradually gotten worse and now I can’t walk more than 20 or 30 feet without stopping to catch my breath as if I’d been running for miles. Up to a couple of years ago I walked 4 to 5 miles a day at a fast pace, so this is an alarming change. Could it have anything to do with my medicines? A. Atenolol (T
