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Had Kidney Stone And Told To Drink Water. After Drinking Have Pain At Base Of Sternum. On Levaquin

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Posted on Fri, 18 Oct 2013
Question: I had a kidney stone removed last Wednesday. I was told to drink 64 0z of water a day (with lemon in it). Now after drinking a glass I have intense pain at the base of my sternum. Is it gas? Nothing is relieving it. This has been happening for two days now...
The pain subsides after a while, but then returns after I eat or drink again. I am taking an antibiotic, Levaquin (500 mg tab), magnesium 400 mg per day, and Florastor, a probiotic.
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Answered by Dr. Avinash Ignatius (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

Detailed Answer:
Your symptoms are suggestive of increased acidity or some acid peptic disease. Likely to have been precipitated by the stress of surgery and the increased number of pills.

Consider taking some kind of antacid or yogurt might help relieve your symptoms.

However if symptoms persist do review with your doctor.

Regards
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Had Kidney Stone And Told To Drink Water. After Drinking Have Pain At Base Of Sternum. On Levaquin

Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXX,

Detailed Answer:
Your symptoms are suggestive of increased acidity or some acid peptic disease. Likely to have been precipitated by the stress of surgery and the increased number of pills.

Consider taking some kind of antacid or yogurt might help relieve your symptoms.

However if symptoms persist do review with your doctor.

Regards