Could body pain and lower stomach pain be due to side effects of back pain medications?
Patient: For the last two days my whole body has been achey. today three different times i have had shooting pains in my lower stomach that brings me to the ground. i ve been taking three different medications for my back pain. could this possibly be having a reaction to the medicines? Doctor: Hello,The pain into the stomach is related to possible gastritis or ulcers. Having used anti-inflammatory drugs such Advil or naproxen for back pain may have contributed to this stomach pain. I can advise you to stop anti-inflammatory drugs and start taking the antiacids such Omeprazole.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician