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Does Sodium Valproate For Migraine Headaches Cause Pain On The Left Lower Back Part Of My Abdomen?
Question: Hi Dr i m a man aged 37 ,i have been taking sodium valproate for migraine headaches for a year now ,so now the challenge is i m having some pain on the left lower back part of my abdomen just below where the rib cage ends. and the pain is intense just hours after taking the sodium valproate 400mg. i take it twice a day.
Brief Answer:
Kindly more information is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Kindly more information is needed.
When did the pains started?
Do you have any medical conditions such as kidney stones?
Do you have any other symptoms related to the pain?
I will be waiting for your reply to help you better.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Kindly more information is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Kindly more information is needed.
When did the pains started?
Do you have any medical conditions such as kidney stones?
Do you have any other symptoms related to the pain?
I will be waiting for your reply to help you better.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
The pain started 2 months ago. I don't have a kidney stones problem, but i have stomach acid problems. The other symptom i have is that of a continuous left side headache that causes numbness to my left jaw, eye, arm, and leg, which I 'm trying to contain with sodium valproate . I have done a Head CT scan, which i m waiting for the results.
Brief Answer:
Probably the pain is due to stomach acid
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Your back abdominal pain is probably due to the stomach acid.
The acid reflux can cause pain that can radiate to your lower back.
I recommend using antacids after every meal to neutralize the stomach acid.
I also recommend to use medication to reduce acid production such as Omeprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast.
Try to avoid food that can trigger symptoms such as spicy foods.
If the pain continues, I suggest to do an abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Probably the pain is due to stomach acid
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Your back abdominal pain is probably due to the stomach acid.
The acid reflux can cause pain that can radiate to your lower back.
I recommend using antacids after every meal to neutralize the stomach acid.
I also recommend to use medication to reduce acid production such as Omeprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast.
Try to avoid food that can trigger symptoms such as spicy foods.
If the pain continues, I suggest to do an abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. LAKSHMI
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