Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.

Example Input: The usual dose is 6 to 8 mcg per kg per day. Children 3 to 6 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 8 to 10 mcg per kg per day. Children 0 to 3 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 10 to 15 mcg per kg per day. I know you need to wait 4 hours to take calcium supplements, but when it comes to eating breakfast, can you eat yogurt or milk earlier than the 4 hour mark? I'm wondering if taking the synthroid I normally wait 4 hours to eat after taking the pill so perhaps my stomach is too empty for too long and the medicine is causing the shakiness because there is nothing at all but synthroid in my system. . . Are you taking your thyroid medication properly…are you sure? September 21, 2016 by Dana Trentini 22 Comments After 3 years of taking thyroid medication for hypothyroidism every day, I found a great new thyroid doctor and for the first time discovered that I was taking my thyroid medication all wrong. You can also increase omega-3 intake by eating fatty cold-water fish, walnuts and flaxseeds. Conclusion. Any vitamin supplement that you and your doctor agree should be added to your diet can be taken with levothyroxine, provided that you don't take your vitamin or supplement within four hours of taking your thyroid replacement hormone. Before taking this medicine. Levothyroxine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Since thyroid hormone occurs naturally in the body, almost anyone can take levothyroxine. However, you may not be able to take this medicine if you have certain medical conditions. Tell your doctor if you have: Make sure to separate levothyroxine and antacids or gas-relieving medications by at least four hours. Antidepressant Medications Combining levothyroxine with some antidepressants may change the amount of levothyroxine your body needs, and your healthcare provider may need to adjust your levothyroxine dosage. It is also best to take both of these medications on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole at least 30 minutes before a meal. And even though you can take penicillin VK with food, it works better if you take it with an empty stomach. ...Read more Synthroid morning routine. 1  Synthroid’s part of my morning routine. 2  Every day starts with me immediately going into the kitchen to take my medication and drink water. 3  My morning routine starts with Synthroid. 4  I get up and I reach for the Synthroid and my water. 5  It’s 7:30 am and I’m getting up, and on the shelf are my medications. No soy no iron: Although the packaging for levothyroxine says to take it on an empty stomach for many people its not possible to do that and take it consistently each day. As long as you take it at a consistent time and don't take it with soy or with iron which will interfere with its absorption it is fine to take it with breakfast or before bed without being strictly fasting. Antacids often used to treat heartburn and other intestinal distress, including calcium products such as TUMS or ROLAIDS and other antacids, may have absorption-inhibiting effects on thyroid medications. People should take levothyroxine four to six hours before or after taking these antacids. Iron supplements (FEOSOL, SLOW FE) have been shown to reduce the effect of levothyroxine in some people, although the effect is highly variable from one person to another. Query: how long should you wait to take an antacid with levothyroxine
Example Output: You should wait for four to six hours to take levothyroxine before or after taking these antacids.

Example Input: The impact of lung cancer extends beyond the individual to their family, effects are both emotional and financial. The family is important in providing support and caring for the patient and it is important to provide support in terms of home help, respite care, counselling on a continuing basis. Lung cancer can affect breathing by interfering with the normal function of the lung by one of three processes. The first is when a tumor blocks off an airway and essentially takes that piece of lung out of commission.. Studies document that spouses are as distressed as cancer patients and that spousal and patient distress are correlated. Three major areas of caregiver concern are: fear of cancer and its spread, helping patients deal with the emotional ramifications of the disease, and managing the disruptions caused by cancer. From 20% to 30% of partners suffer from psychological impairment and mood disturbance as a result of the spouse's cancer. Below are facts and statistics on lung cancer, looking at trends in mortality, prevalence, gender and racial differences, survival rate and burden (i.e., impact of disease). To understand how lung cancer starts, different types, how it affects your body and other lung cancer basics, visit our Learn About Lung Cancer section. Lung cancer is the most common cancer all around the world. According to the American Lung Association, there were 1.8 million new cases in 2012, as well as 1.6 million deaths from lung cancer. The most common type is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accounting for 80 to 85 percent of all cases, according to the Lung Cancer Alliance. Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) represents about 15 to 20 percent of lung cancers. At the time of diagnosis, two out of three people with SCLC are already in the extensive stage. Anyone can get lung cancer, but smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke is linked to about 90 percent of lung cancer cases. Other cause-and-effect relationships have been noted in workers between 1  –. benzene and leukemia; 2  asbestos and lung cancer; and. 3  vinyl chloride and liver cancer. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the UK's only lung cancer charity. It can provide information on lung cancer and its treatment, and has free factsheets and leaflets on topics such as breathlessness. It also runs a number of local support groups. Phone the Foundation’s free helpline on 0333 323 7200 or visit the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website. They can also help people with lung cancer to control their pain and symptoms, although they don't provide hands-on nursing care. There are almost 4,000 Macmillan nurses, most of them employed by the NHS. They work in hospitals or visit patients' homes, with some Macmillan nurses working in hospices. The American Cancer Society recommends the following 1  –. Avoid using tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff and chewing tobacco. 2  Choose most of the foods you eat from plant sources. 3  Limit your intake of high-fat foods, particularly from animal sources. 4  Be physically active and achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Smoking-Attributable Lung Cancer. 1  Smoking, a main cause of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, contributes to 80 percent and 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in women and men, respectively. Men who smoke are 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer. Query: how does lung cancer affect an individual
Example Output: Lung cancer can affect breathing by interfering with the normal function of the lung by one of three processes. The first is when a tumor blocks off an airway and essentially takes that piece of lung out of commission. The impact of lung cancer extends beyond the individual to their family, effects are both emotional and financial.

Example Input: Most people stay in the hospital for three to seven days after knee replacement surgery. At home, you will probably need help for several weeks with daily activities such as getting dressed and taking a shower. Most people can stop using their walker or crutches after two to three weeks. You will need physical therapy several times a week for at least a few weeks. You will also need to do knee exercises at home for three to six months. Most people are fully recovered from their knee replacement surgery in three to six months. Doctors give unbiased, helpful information on indications, contra-indications, benefits, and complications: Dr. Surdyka on how long does a total knee replacement take to heal: You can typically put full weght on it immediately postop. How long is the recovery from knee replacement? How long does it take to recover enough to return to normal activity after knee replacement? . How long does a total knee replacement surgery take? How long does it take a total knee replacement to heal? Dr. John Michalski, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Answered Oct. 10, 2012 33 years experience in Orthopedic Surgery How long would it take before my knee feels better after total knee replacement surgery? Dr. John Dearborn Dr. Dearborn 3 months: It takes about 6 weeks to feel better than you did before surgery when walking and 3 months to return to all normal activities. Total knee replacement: a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial parts. They cap the end of the thigh bone , under surface of the knee cap and the top surface of the chin bone.... How long does it take before a total knee replacement feels normal again? How long does it take to get back mobility after a full right knee replacement? Please tell me how long it takes for full mobility after a full right knee replacement? How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement? How long does it normally take to recover and go back to work from a duble knee replacement? Please tell me how long it takes for to get in and out of bed by yourself after a knee replacement? You can typically put full weght on it immediately postop. The rehab however continues for several months, and continuing with home exercise program to re-train the sort tissues and muscles. Tisuue is made of collagen which takes 6 weeks to heal, then 6 weeks or so to recalibrate to the realignment. Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure. The nerves at the joint line, among other things, are replaced. It takes time to recover from the procedure itself and get used to the new -- “normal” -- feeling after the joint surface is replaced. Day of Surgery. The day of knee replacement surgery is mostly a day to recover from your procedure. But it is not just about rest. Depending on the time of day of your surgery, you may be asked to sit in a chair or on the side of the bed. Patients will begin simple activities including ankle pumps, leg lifts, and heel slides. Query: how long does it take to recover from total knee replacement
Example Output:
It takes about 6 weeks to feel better and 3 months to return to all normal activities after having knee replacement surgery.

