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How To Treat Pain And Numbness In The Fingers?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2017
Question: I HAVE BEEN GOING TO A CHIROPRACTOR FOR ABOUT 30 DAYS AND C6 DISC IS CAUSING MY RIGHT THUMB AND FINGER GO NUMB IF I TILT MY HEAD ,I HAD SAME PROBLEM 6 MO AGO,IT INFLAMED & ICE IOS NOT WORKING.I HAVE DISCLOFENAC SOD 75 MG ,ABOUT 30 REMAIN.I DIDN'T TAKE LAST TIME,IT SOMEWHAT UPSET MY STOMACH.SHOULD SUCK IT UP TO HELP INFLAMATION
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take diclofenac after meals, accompanied by omeprazole.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

You can use the Diclofenac for few days ( 2x75 mg after meals) accompanied and preceded by a PPI/antacid (eg. Omeprazole 2x20 mg before meals) in order to avoid any stomach issues and to prevent gastritis, ulcers.

If no relief, I'd suggest getting evaluated by a spine Specialist and consider decompressive and stabilization surgery.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

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How To Treat Pain And Numbness In The Fingers?

Brief Answer: Take diclofenac after meals, accompanied by omeprazole. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic. I have read your question and understand your concerns. You can use the Diclofenac for few days ( 2x75 mg after meals) accompanied and preceded by a PPI/antacid (eg. Omeprazole 2x20 mg before meals) in order to avoid any stomach issues and to prevent gastritis, ulcers. If no relief, I'd suggest getting evaluated by a spine Specialist and consider decompressive and stabilization surgery. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.