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Diagnosed With Pericarditis, Smoke, Drink Occasionally. How To Avoid It?
My husband was diagnosed with pericarditis about 4 1/2 months ago, and now his symptoms have returned. He does smoke cigs. and drinks only on occasion. He is 5 9 and 230 lbs. He was prescribed ibuprofen and then corticosteroids, but his symptoms have now returned. We do not have a regular doctor and cannot afford to go to a specialist please help!!!!
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
Hi friend,
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It is probable that the pericarditis has returned.
Some do frequently, depending on the initial cause.
He must STOP SMOKING & DRINKING.
He must REDUCE WEIGHT.
Ibuprofen again can help.
May need steroids again - but should be started only on the advice of a physician
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is probable that the pericarditis has returned.
Some do frequently, depending on the initial cause.
He must STOP SMOKING & DRINKING.
He must REDUCE WEIGHT.
Ibuprofen again can help.
May need steroids again - but should be started only on the advice of a physician
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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