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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Center Of Chest And Left Shoulder Area

Hi, I'm a 48 yr old female and I have been experiencing pain on and off in the center of my chest and it can sometimes hurt around my left shoulder blade area. I have been to the Dr many times, the Gastro Dr did a scope test and had a stress test done in the last 2 to 3 years. The Dr did EKG's - normal. The Gastro Dr said that I had mild to moderate reflux and gave me protonix 2x's a day and omneprozole(sp?) at night. I also passed the stress test and was told everything was fine. I take medicines for allergies, borderline BP and Cholesterol. I have been doing fine the last few months but last night the pain came back. It is worse when I sit down. I told my Dr that I thought the meds I take is causing constipation, I have this problem alot. Could this be causing my pain?
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*Mild to moderate Gastritis with occasional Muscular spasms of left shoulder
area is the clinical impression.
*You need more of the lifestyle modifications than medicines for the said .
*Kindly go through certain basic steps & see the difference on your own :
- avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs / beverages / excess ghee / cheese /
excess sugar
- maintain your hydration with plenty of liquids and more of green leafy
vegetables, fibers, fruits , cereals , legumes , yoggurt for better digestion
and smooth bowels.
- continue omeprazole 1 hr. before lunch & dinner
- have small quantity of food at intervals
- avoid stress / anxiety which are your major enemies
- avoid smoking / alcohol if consuming
- avoid sleeping for atleast 2 hours after lunch / dinner
- avoid sleeping with pressure over left shoulder
- do regular walk in fresh air to rejuvenate your body with enough oxygen
- remain ambulatory
- do regular exercises at home with specific weightage on deep breathing
exercises & YOGA -- cornerstone of your treatment
- have sound sleep of 8 hours
- usual medicines narrated by you are not constipation producing but if it
bothers to good extent as per individual body response to drug molecules
vary widely can get other alternatives with your doctor if needed.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me an opportunity to serve
you .
Feel free to ask anything related to health issues.
Wishing you happy healthy life ahead.
Regards dear take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Center Of Chest And Left Shoulder Area

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *Mild to moderate Gastritis with occasional Muscular spasms of left shoulder area is the clinical impression. *You need more of the lifestyle modifications than medicines for the said . *Kindly go through certain basic steps & see the difference on your own : - avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs / beverages / excess ghee / cheese / excess sugar - maintain your hydration with plenty of liquids and more of green leafy vegetables, fibers, fruits , cereals , legumes , yoggurt for better digestion and smooth bowels. - continue omeprazole 1 hr. before lunch & dinner - have small quantity of food at intervals - avoid stress / anxiety which are your major enemies - avoid smoking / alcohol if consuming - avoid sleeping for atleast 2 hours after lunch / dinner - avoid sleeping with pressure over left shoulder - do regular walk in fresh air to rejuvenate your body with enough oxygen - remain ambulatory - do regular exercises at home with specific weightage on deep breathing exercises & YOGA -- cornerstone of your treatment - have sound sleep of 8 hours - usual medicines narrated by you are not constipation producing but if it bothers to good extent as per individual body response to drug molecules vary widely can get other alternatives with your doctor if needed. Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me an opportunity to serve you . Feel free to ask anything related to health issues. Wishing you happy healthy life ahead. Regards dear take care.