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What Causes Abdominal Cramps While On Lyrica And Indometacin?
Question: i currently taking Lyrica and Indomethocin. i am having period like cramps with dirreah. when i stand up i feel weak and dizzy and nausia. i don't feel well. is this normal. my legs are ICE COLD from my knees down to the tips of my toes. please let me know if i need to go to er or not..... Also my tongue is tingling
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to indomethacine adverse effects.
From the other hand a gastr-enteritis can not be excluded either.
Dizziness and ice cold legs are related to low blood pressure, caused by diarrhea and dehydration.
I would recommend stopping indomethacine and take plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated. Oral hydration salts are needed too.
If diarrhea persists, despite stopping indomethacine, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- an abdominal ultrasound
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests
- amylase and lipase levels.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to indomethacine adverse effects.
From the other hand a gastr-enteritis can not be excluded either.
Dizziness and ice cold legs are related to low blood pressure, caused by diarrhea and dehydration.
I would recommend stopping indomethacine and take plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated. Oral hydration salts are needed too.
If diarrhea persists, despite stopping indomethacine, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- an abdominal ultrasound
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests
- amylase and lipase levels.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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