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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Lyrica And Liquid Imodium
Question: This is the second part of my response to Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Rauf as it didn't allow me enough space to answer all of his questions so please make sure this gets to him.
Chronic diseases in my family is yes. My dad and his mother died from stomach cancer about a year apart from each other when I was only five years old and my mom's dad passed away from prostate cancer about five years ago. I have not had any recent tests done but did have a CT scan and ultrasound when I had my gall bladder taken out in March. I have recently taken 25 of Lyrica once a day at bedtime as well as several doses of liquid immodium and some sleeping meds similar to Tylenol PM at night and also took potassium pills and magnesium pills to help alleviate withdrawls symptoms. Which,I was addicted to pain meds for two years and tapered off and have had nothing for or 4 days and not really any withdrawal symptoms. just a little of restless leg syndrome.
Chronic diseases in my family is yes. My dad and his mother died from stomach cancer about a year apart from each other when I was only five years old and my mom's dad passed away from prostate cancer about five years ago. I have not had any recent tests done but did have a CT scan and ultrasound when I had my gall bladder taken out in March. I have recently taken 25 of Lyrica once a day at bedtime as well as several doses of liquid immodium and some sleeping meds similar to Tylenol PM at night and also took potassium pills and magnesium pills to help alleviate withdrawls symptoms. Which,I was addicted to pain meds for two years and tapered off and have had nothing for or 4 days and not really any withdrawal symptoms. just a little of restless leg syndrome.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Probable diagnosis from your symptoms could be Gastritis. I would suggest you to get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him.
Secondly, as there is positive family history of cancer so i would suggest you to maintain an annual screening checkup for malignancies.
If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things regarding stomach pain:
> Medical Care:
- Omeprazole one daily for 14 days
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
> General Care:
Medical care can do NOTHING if you do not take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables.
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. Probable diagnosis from your symptoms could be Gastritis. I would suggest you to get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him.
Secondly, as there is positive family history of cancer so i would suggest you to maintain an annual screening checkup for malignancies.
If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things regarding stomach pain:
> Medical Care:
- Omeprazole one daily for 14 days
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
> General Care:
Medical care can do NOTHING if you do not take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly:
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables.
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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