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Can I Take Indocab SR For A Long Time While On Imatinib For CML And Spinal Cord Edema?

Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023

Question: I am a patient of CML for last 5 years and taking Imatinib 400. For last 2 months I am having pain in neck which become worse while sleeping.. My doctor advised MRI which shows cord edema. He has prescribed PDOB NT nd Lycoyat twice for 30 days and one painkiller Indocab SR for10 days. .But when I stopped painkiller again symptoms reverses. Please advise when to stop painkillers and if surgury is only solution. Except pain there is nonumbness in limbs

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload the reports.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would insist you to upload the report. Apparently surgery is needed but the cause of cord edema needs to be determined first. Clinical correlation is needed and you will need to discuss with your treating physician. Nevertheless, unless the underlying problem is corrected you cannot stop the pain killers.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Can I continue Indocab SR as painkiller for longer time without any side effect.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Taking in full stomach reduces the chances of developing gastritis

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can continue Indocab SR for longer durations. Please note that pain medication do have possible side effects but if you make sure to take them in full stomach, much of the side effects can be avoided.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana