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What Medication Is Suggested For Chest Tightness And Back Pain Due To Stomach Virus?

Hi I am a 41 yr old healthy, active female, non smoker or drinker with two sons, 13, and 11. I just got over a stomach virus 2 weeks ago and since then started getting some chest tightness and pain in my back area (back ribs) Went to ER, said EKG is fine, blood work fine (calcium a little low) and chest xray ok. sent me home with Naproxsyn and Flexiril., said either muscle pain or pleurisy. Called back to say radiologist saw a little node in right lung not there in an xray 2 yrs ago, so sent me for a CT scan with contrast. Report of CT scan was normal and it was "normal lung tissue". My pain is not getting better, now I feel like lymph nodes,not in my armpits, but towards back of arms are swollen and hurt, the tops of my knees hurt, and the pain is wrapping around my front rib areas. I feel a little weak and nauseated and it hurts to touch or press on the back ribs (both sides). I am slightly congested and have no cough. No fever either. Going to see my doctor tomorrow, but where do I go from here? Should I get a second opinion on the CT scan reading (no history of cancer in family), could the radiologist also see my ribs in CT scan? Nervous since my husband has had Non-hodgkins and Hodgkins lymphoma in the past 10 years. Thanks!
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hello dear , hi

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems in relation with gastritis and referred back ache , nothing to
bothersome about cancer .

* Guidelines for better recovery

- Continue Naproxsyn .
- Addition of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole ( 20 ) mg with sips of
water on empty stomach , syrup mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly .
- Diet management with soft , light diet .

- Avoid oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods .
- Avoid stress , anxiety .
- Manage regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- No smoking or alcohol if using .

- Regular walking in fresh air , deep breathing exercises , YOGA will
support tremendously .

Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards .
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What Medication Is Suggested For Chest Tightness And Back Pain Due To Stomach Virus?

Hello dear , hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This seems in relation with gastritis and referred back ache , nothing to bothersome about cancer . * Guidelines for better recovery - Continue Naproxsyn . - Addition of proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole ( 20 ) mg with sips of water on empty stomach , syrup mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly . - Diet management with soft , light diet . - Avoid oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods . - Avoid stress , anxiety . - Manage regular sound sleep of 8 hours . - No smoking or alcohol if using . - Regular walking in fresh air , deep breathing exercises , YOGA will support tremendously . Hope this clears your query . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards .