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Why Do I Have Painful Bone Spurs On Top Of My Right Ankle?
I have painful bone spurs on top of my right ankle. I just suffered a major leg break on 8/7 at the femur/hip. My doctor says that I can have the spurs removed in 6 weeks. They hurt more than ever and am now taking 12-1400 mg of Ibuprofin daily. Have been taking for 2 years now and am getting worried about organ damage. Today I have pain on my left lower side,
Fri, 30 Sep 2022
Hello,
It is necessary performing some blood lab tests (kidney and liver function tests) in order to be sure that everything is OK. I would recommend taking duloxetine for chronic pain instead of painkillers.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
It is necessary performing some blood lab tests (kidney and liver function tests) in order to be sure that everything is OK. I would recommend taking duloxetine for chronic pain instead of painkillers.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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