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What Causes Abdominal Pain After Taking Norco?
Question: Greetings,
I am suffering from pretty intense stomach pain/bloating and looking for relief. I had been taking 3-6 10/325 Norco for about 10 weeks while I was going through a bout with a kidney stone that was finally removed surgically. The pain was bad enough Friday to go to urgent care but they ran blood etc and everything came back normal. I was not too impressed with the Dr and curious if I could be detoxing from the medication after this length of time? It did not cross my thoughts while at the urgent care but once I searched my symptom it became somewhat apparent of the possibility.This seems to be one of the common side effects.If I am suffering withdrawal from the Norco, please provide some remedies for relief of the stomach pain and bloating. Also, how long should I be experiencing the discomfort?
I am suffering from pretty intense stomach pain/bloating and looking for relief. I had been taking 3-6 10/325 Norco for about 10 weeks while I was going through a bout with a kidney stone that was finally removed surgically. The pain was bad enough Friday to go to urgent care but they ran blood etc and everything came back normal. I was not too impressed with the Dr and curious if I could be detoxing from the medication after this length of time? It did not cross my thoughts while at the urgent care but once I searched my symptom it became somewhat apparent of the possibility.This seems to be one of the common side effects.If I am suffering withdrawal from the Norco, please provide some remedies for relief of the stomach pain and bloating. Also, how long should I be experiencing the discomfort?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, opioid including Narco is listed to cause abdominal pain during withdrawal period. However since you have no other anxiety related complaints, I would not call these opioid withdrawal issue straight away; well atleast not with 100% guarantee.
I would like to know which part of the abdomen (right/ left, above / below) hurts? Is it related to the food? Did you go through an endoscopy tests? Was liver function and ultrasound scan test performed?
As the complaints are arising from the abdomen, I would start you on a proton pump inhibitor. You can try prilosec OTC for couple of weeks. If you don't get better, I would refer you to a gastroenterologist. He/she will run the tests again. Endoscopy and ultrasound examination are two tests that would be needed.
Along with these drug, I recommend that you avoid spicy food. Cut down all caffeinated beverages. Start physical exercise, yoga and transcedental meditation.
Hope this helps. Let me now if you need clarifications.
Regards
Need clarification....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, opioid including Narco is listed to cause abdominal pain during withdrawal period. However since you have no other anxiety related complaints, I would not call these opioid withdrawal issue straight away; well atleast not with 100% guarantee.
I would like to know which part of the abdomen (right/ left, above / below) hurts? Is it related to the food? Did you go through an endoscopy tests? Was liver function and ultrasound scan test performed?
As the complaints are arising from the abdomen, I would start you on a proton pump inhibitor. You can try prilosec OTC for couple of weeks. If you don't get better, I would refer you to a gastroenterologist. He/she will run the tests again. Endoscopy and ultrasound examination are two tests that would be needed.
Along with these drug, I recommend that you avoid spicy food. Cut down all caffeinated beverages. Start physical exercise, yoga and transcedental meditation.
Hope this helps. Let me now if you need clarifications.
Regards
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