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For The Last Few Days, I Have Had Mild Nerve
Question: for the last few days, I have had mild nerve pain radiating from left chest area around and through upper back. I am taking either Lyrica 75 mg x 2 day to block pain, or acetaminophen 500 mg for pain, plus Nexium 20 mg. When I increase the Nexium to 40 mg or 60 mg a day, pain diminishes making me and my dr think pain origin is from my digestive system and radiating outward. In general, pain diminishes during day and I feel fine, good appetite, sleep etc.
Q1. Any comments on the above
Q2. Is it more effective to take Nexium 20mg 20mg 20 mg throughout day or better 40 mg in morning before food and 20-40 mg at night before sleep?
Q1. Any comments on the above
Q2. Is it more effective to take Nexium 20mg 20mg 20 mg throughout day or better 40 mg in morning before food and 20-40 mg at night before sleep?
Brief Answer:
I agree that the pain seems to of digestive system origin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. I agree that the pain seems to be of digestive system origin, based on the response to neksium.
The usual dose is 40 mg once daily (you can take it as 20 mg two times daily). The action lasts 24 hours, hence, it is recommended as a single daily dose.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
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I agree that the pain seems to of digestive system origin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. I agree that the pain seems to be of digestive system origin, based on the response to neksium.
The usual dose is 40 mg once daily (you can take it as 20 mg two times daily). The action lasts 24 hours, hence, it is recommended as a single daily dose.
I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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