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My wife had a peptic ulcer 4 years ago. She struggles with occasional chest pain during the winter. Could she be allowed to take nsaids ever again?

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give her a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

My mother is a osteoarthritis patient, she is suffering from chronic low back and knee pain, I have consulted many specialist, she use tramadol 50mg twice and etoricoxib 60mg twice a day, she is using this from one year but I fear from kidney damage, but she has no choice, so can she use this medication regularly for longterm

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Osteoartritis does not need long term pain killers . If she need painkillers to maintain daily activity then seek alternative modes of managing arthritis. ...  Read More

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Is it good to take 1mg finastride alternative days.As i am suffering from androgenetic alopecia. 1am just 21

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I heared we should not use NSAIDS like naproxane/diclofenac after covid vaccination, is it true? For how many days we should stop NSAIDS after covid vaccination?

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Avoid Atleast for 5 days ...  Read More

Which NSAID is preffered for Trigeminal neuralgia? Lornoxicam, Meloxicam, Nimesulide or other? Which one has high anti-inflammatory properties, but the low risk of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity?

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Hello. Very Good morning. I'm Dr.Yogesh Kr Sharma. Trigeminal Neuralgia is treated by oral steroids and very well controlled by this. If you are suffering from Pain take Etoricoxib 90 mg ( brand nam ...  Read More

Whenever i take nsaids i tend to feel weak and dizzy even my pulse rate slowsdown..its known that they do the opposite but this what happens with me with them and even the symptoms get worse with paracetamol which is considered to be milder

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I wan to know what is the nsaid u took and please avoid it ..it's allergic reaction to nsaid and it can slow down ur heart rate and cos dizzy ..For whatever reason u r taking pain killer , get it chec ...  Read More

Hi, I am dealing with jaw and neck pain for 1.5 years. No relief yet. Have seen dentists, ENT, neuro doctor, OMFS etc. No definite diagnosis and relief yet. I was given different medication like antibiotics, steroids, muscle relaxers, nerve medicine too see if it helps. Nothing helped. Then my doctor told me to take NSAIDs for pain when needed. The

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Kindly discuss for your concern Need to be evaluated further ...  Read More

Currently 34 weeks pregnant with upper abdominal pain . My gynae first prescribed drotin m BD for one day, and said if no relieve come to hospital again. Then at night still pain was there, nst was done and it was normal, so she injected pan 40 injection and dynapar injection , and i got relief. But when we googled it showed both drotin m ( which c

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Hello doc, I had read that nsaids will cause heart failure. Past 4 years I used nsaids but not regularly which means used for a week whenever doctor suggests after that I stopped. I take 2 days if I feel any pain. Will these effect in future??? Is there any problem?? What are the preventive measures???

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Why do you take so much NSAIDS at this age? They cause kidney failure more commonly than heart failure. I suggest not to self medicate yourself with NSAIDS. Consult a doctor when you are in pain ...  Read More

Is naproxen comparatively safer than aceclofenac and mefenamic acid in cardiovascular and gastric perspective side effects ?

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Hello Doctors, Is there an affordable alternative to Glymax intensive skin hydrator ? Many thanks !

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Yes there is kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly ...  Read More

Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine, as it is causing extreme sleepiness thorough out the day.

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If ur taking it in d mng ,shift it to nyt…and if ur taking any add on benzos luk in to it they might be the cause n stop them first ...  Read More

Alternative solution of roasted peanuts and bajre ki roti to maintain weight and for a healthy diet My mother has been eating peanuts and jwar ki Roti since couple of months. But now she get bored of it. She is looking for more alternative food options.

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U can make jowar roti . Coconut chutney with fried gram and coconut with coriander leaves green or red chillies . Or Rice roti .Make the dough with hot water or mix the rice flour in hot water and coc ...  Read More

Hi suggest a protine shake for dibatetic patient he has cholesterol and htn under medication controlled has lactose intolerance milk is to avoided this are condition currently taking ketograce reno albumen protine supplement its costly please suggest something like this alternative budget friendly drink

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Hello Need more details about the patient. Like his Renal parameters. Why is keto grace Reno suggested to him ? Will need to know about his protein requirements before suggesting a protein powder. ...  Read More

My mother is a pateint of rheumatoid arthritis and c3c4 disc bulge l4l5 disc bulge neck pain back pain and have inflammation in various joints she takes yograj guggul, pidantak vati but she also takes aceclofenac paracetamol tablets 100mg twice a day, she get sufficient relief from this, but I afraid of nsaid associated kidney damage, she is taking

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Do not give her cold tasir things or Jo bi krti ha like rice,maize roti,curd, ...  Read More

My mother is a pateint of rheumatoid arthritis with c3 c4 disc herniation l4l5 disc bulge neck pain back pain and knee pain, she takes aceclofenac paracetamol tablets 100mg twice a day,she get sufficient relief from this ,she is taking this medicine from 6 months and get sufficient relief from this, but i afraid of nsaid associated kidney damage, s

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NSAIDs are known to affect kidney function. Unless other alternatives are not working, long term usage is not encouraged. Timely investigation of Kidney Function tests (including urine routine) is adv ...  Read More

Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine? As i don't know why I feel sleepy due to this , my doctor advised me to take it in night but it's not helping . And modafinil doesn't suits me .

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Hi, there are many alternatives to fluoxetine if you find it unsuitable for any reason, but a detailed talk is needed to find out what other medication will be best suited for you so that you don’t fe ...  Read More

A dermatologist has prescribed me Xictra lotion but it is not available easily. What alternatives I can use in its place? Any alternative with same or almost same composition?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I did a KFT test as part of routine screening, below are the results Potassium 5.2, Creatinine 1.1, Chloride 98, Phosphorus 5.5, Sodium 140, Calcium 9.8, Vitamin D 20 ng/ml...(No abnormalities in the rest including HBA1C, Urine routine, Iron Studies, Thyroid, USG abdomen) History of taking NSAID(Etoshine 90) regularly due migraine issues...Kindly s

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Reports are ok but they need monitoring. Repeat potassium, phosphorous and creatinine after 1 week .. Stop talking etoshine. Consider taking plain paracetamol. ...  Read More

Hi! So, my orthopedic doctor prescribed steroids and NSAID for my father's knee arthritis. I do not want him to continue that as they are full of side effects like diabetes etc and stomach problems. Are there any alternative medicines in ayurveda that does the same job and sidrle effects free? Thanks

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Hello dear,no need to worry, Take Decoction of fresh Giloy Mulethi and dashmool at morning, Ajmodadi Churna 1 tsf bid with Lukewarm water after meals,Tab Shalaki guggul 2 tabs bid after meals, massage ...  Read More

How safe is pampers for a one year old kid ok daily basis..? What are the other alternatives for this ?

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I am a diabetic and take rosuvastatin 5 mg for cholesterol. I have been using rantac and diclofenac 100 mg for shoulder pain for the past 6 days. For how many days can I use this medication for? Is it safe to use?

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Diclofenac is nephrotoxic don't take for long time ...  Read More

I am on warfarin therapy because I have a mechanical heart valve (aortic). I know that using NDSAIDs while on blood thinner isn't advised, given the risk of serious bleeding. On Sunday, I sprained my ankle, and it has remained very swollen and painful since then. I wanted to ask a doctor if I could take an NSAID (naproxen sodium) for a short period

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Should be avoided, but can be taken if needed.. in ur condition , can take ...  Read More

My aunt has been taking the above mentioned medication for a few years which have been prescribed by a doctor. The medicines prescribed are very costly and not affordable for us. Can you please suggest some alternatives? I tried looking for alternatives on 1mg app and am attaching the screenshots for the same. Can you please let me know if they are

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Yes u can take ...  Read More

Is there any alternative of root canal, because I am really scared of it and I am sure that I need it.

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Hello Don’t worry it’s not a big surgery a two to three sitting procedure where teeth will be cleaned and filled Please get it done ...  Read More

I have endometriosis and was taking prescription Nimm (Nimesulide) for the pain. My husband and I are now trying for a baby, but I took one tablet yesterday. I have since found out I should stop all NSAIDs apart from paracetamol. My next fertile window is 26 - 31 January. Am I OK to still try to conceive then with that one tablet in my system? Or w

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Nothing to worry with this dose ...  Read More

I am unable to get this Medicine named as Mycal - D tablets anywhere in the market. If you could suggest me where to get this or else any other alternative tablet for the same.

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U can take uprise D3 ...  Read More

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