“Having unusual symptoms?”
57 year old male
COPD for the last 10 years
Medicines: Symbacor, proAir, and fiber tablets
I was diagnosed last week with possible constipation. And have been following the guidelines for the medications as prescribed for these last 5 days. Since yesterday I have had the following issues:
Fatigue
Lower back/ stomach burning pain
Shortness of breath
Headaches
Nausea
Do I just need to go to ER at this point?
COPD for the last 10 years
Medicines: Symbacor, proAir, and fiber tablets
I was diagnosed last week with possible constipation. And have been following the guidelines for the medications as prescribed for these last 5 days. Since yesterday I have had the following issues:
Fatigue
Lower back/ stomach burning pain
Shortness of breath
Headaches
Nausea
Do I just need to go to ER at this point?
Male | 57 years old
Complaint duration: 1 day
Medications: Symbacor/ proair
2 Answers
That depends on the severity of the symptoms. In general, avoid the ER unless it is a true emergency. Try to see a PCP or urgent care first.
Thanks for the question. My worry is diverticulitis which is intestine infection or gastritis like a stomach sunburn. we always say go to er if symptoms worsen. I usually start an antibiotic and prilosec. the meds you are on are perfect but sometime the extra steroid in symbicort gets in the system. Make sure to rinse your mouth after.
also sometimes magnesium (like milk of magnesia) can help the inflammation (watch out for diarrhea)
Hope this helps best J
also sometimes magnesium (like milk of magnesia) can help the inflammation (watch out for diarrhea)
Hope this helps best J
