This medicine works by blocking specific body chemicals that cause inflammation.  This helps to reduce pain in the joints by inhibiting the production of COX in the brain. In turn, this reduces the intensity of your pain. Take acetaminophen (Tylenol), at a dosage of two tablets three times daily. The maximum dose of Tylenol is 4000mg daily and this should not be exceeded because it can damage your liver. You can also try naproxen sodium and ibuprofen. NSAIDs are usually prescribed for about 7 to 10 days, or until inflammation has been relieved. If you have increased acidity in your body, you should avoid taking NSAIDs. Uricosuric drugs block the reabsorption of urate, thus preventing formation of uric acid crystals in the tissues and increasing the excretion of uric acid from the body.  This drug type includes Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone. The starting dose for Probenecid is 250 mg two times a day, and can be increased to a maximum dosage of 3 grams daily. In severe cases, you can receive intravenous fluid that contains saline to help decrease uric acid in your body. This can be given as a continuous infusion of 2L per 24 hours. You can take furosemide (lasix) to dilute your urine.  This drug acts by increasing the elimination of uric acid through your urine. The usual dose is 20 mg once a day but this may be adjusted depending on your condition. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors decrease your uric acid production by inhibiting the production of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme responsible for the production of purine.  This class of drugs includes Allopurinol. A maintenance dose for adults is 200 to 300 mg per day. The use of Allopurinol can result in fatal hypersensitivity, so take it only under the direct supervision of a medical professional. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors decrease the solubility of uric acid, which allows the body to eliminate uric acid more efficiently.  While taking this type of drug, you must maintain adequate hydration in order to sustain high urine output. The dosage of this medication varies, and it is best to consult with your physician for an appropriate prescription.

Summary: Try NSAIDs to relieve pain and inflammation. Take uricosuric drugs to block the reabsorption of uric acid. Get an intravenous saline solution to decrease the concentration of uric acid in your body. Take furosemide to dilute your urine. Try xanthine oxidase inhibitors to decrease uric acid production. Take carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.


If you have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, steroids taken with your chemotherapy might help treat it. Your doctor will be able to tell you, depending on previous treatments, your overall health, and the current stage of your cancer, whether it’s a good option for treatment. If your doctor decides steroids are a productive addition to your treatment plan, they might prescribe them for you intravenously. In that case, they would be administered to you at the same time as your outpatient chemotherapy. Depending on the dosage you need, your doctor might prescribe steroids in pill form instead. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking them exactly – to work with the chemotherapy you’ll need to take them at specific times.

Summary: Talk to your doctor. Get the steroids intravenously at the same time as chemotherapy. Take steroid pills for lower doses.


With some old shirts and store bought dye packets, you can turn boring clothes into fun ones. After creating the dyes by following their listed instructions, dip or color your t-shirt and keep it in a grocery bag for 4 to 6 hours. Once it has set, rinse your shirt in cold water, wash it on its own, and let it dry. As long as you have a phone, you can make a vlog for YouTube or other social media sites. Sit down near some light, point the camera toward yourself, and press record. Some good starting topics include:  Your favorite movies, video games, bands, or books. What you did during the summer, including any vacations you went on or camps you went to. What you’re looking forward to (or dreading) about the school year ahead. Before the book reports and history essays start, let your imagination run wild with a short story. Sit down and brainstorm some characters and a challenge they have to overcome. Write down your ideas and see what sort of tale you can come up with. Don’t worry about spelling or grammar yet, just let your creativity take you where it wants to go. If you have trouble thinking up characters or ideas, try making some fan fiction based around your favorite movies, TV shows, or books. . Painting is a great way to relax and get your mind ready for the school year ahead. Grab some simple watercolor or acrylic paints, a few brushes, and drawing or watercolor paper to work on. Paint whatever comes to mind, follow along with painting shows like Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting, or try and recreate your favorite picture. Remember, this is just for you, so don’t sweat any “happy little accidents.” If painting isn’t your speed, try other artistic crafts like drawing, papier mache, or photography.
Summary: Have a tie-dye day. Make a vlog. Write a short story. Take some time to paint