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Taking Medicines For Pericarditis, Still Suffering From Symptoms. How To Speed Up The Recovery?
hi, i have been suffering from pericarditis since april with no real sign of it being resolved. i have been hospitalized twice and i am now under the care of a cardiology and rheumatology consultant. i have been given lots of variations of medication, some of which has stemed the pain, however i am still suffering from chest pain , breathlessness, dizziness and tiredness. is there anything that i can ask either of my consultants to do to speed up my recovery or is there any alternitive methods of treatment?
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Dear patient,
One of the mainstays of therapy currently for pericarditis is using colchicine, at a dose of 0.6 mg PO BID at least for 6 months. This could be tried if it hasn't already.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
One of the mainstays of therapy currently for pericarditis is using colchicine, at a dose of 0.6 mg PO BID at least for 6 months. This could be tried if it hasn't already.
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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