Suggest Treatment For Pain Under Shoulder Blade

Posted on Mon, 23 May 2016

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Question : I HAVE BAD PAIN IN MY SHOULDERBLADE IN THE MUSCLE CAN I TAKE NABUMETONE TO HELP RELEIVE THIS PAIN I HAVE HAD 2 STROKES AND 2 HEART ATTACKS AND A BLEEDING ULCER A FEW MONTHS AGO THEY TOLD ME TO STOP BLOOD THINNERS WHICH I DID 3 MO AGO AND I AM KIND OF AFRAID TO TAKE THIS I HAVE TAKEN NAPROSEN BEFORE

if i cant take this can i take my naprason

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Naprason, naproxen, nabumetone are all advised against for ulcers sir

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. It would be best to avoid naproxen as it will only further aggravate your ulcers and could also possibly result in a bleed.

Similarly with nabumetone, as it is also a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which are all contraindicated with ulcers, especially those which have bled in the past.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar