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Severe Stomach Pain After Steroid
I am having Severe Stomach Pain After steroid Injection that was given to me by the doctor to relieve me of my pain in my shoulder and arm which was shown to have nerve damage.
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Steroids are known to cause gastritis. So you should take PPIs to reduce acid formation.
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Start PPIs along with your existing medication.
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You would need to taper steroid use and specify on how many days you’ve been taking steroids
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