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Suggest Remedies For Severe Muscle Cramps In My Ribs
I m getting muscle cramps in my ribs and on the front sides of my stomach hard enough it hurts to breath. I have nerve damage from guillian berra diagnosed 5 yrs ago and am on topamax for siezures. My cbc blood test results were normal and ekg were normal last week on Friday. My dr. Tells me to take my muscle relaxers but I can t take them 24/7 and it s not fixing the problem. What can I do?
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Asad Sami's Response
If i were ur doctor i would have suggested gabapentin or duloxetin for neuropathic pain and mecobolamine for better function of nerves.analgesic such as diclofenac or aceclofenac for some days. Since these are not over the counter drugs,u can have them on prescription
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Muscle Cramps In My Ribs
If i were ur doctor i would have suggested gabapentin or duloxetin for neuropathic pain and mecobolamine for better function of nerves.analgesic such as diclofenac or aceclofenac for some days. Since these are not over the counter drugs,u can have them on prescription