Heel Bone Spurs
2 Topics FoundMy heels are very painful. When I sit down and get up again, I almost cannot walk. So bad is it. I had a bleeding ulcer some months ago so what can I use that won't harm the stomach again? ## Hello, Fred! How are you feeling? Sorry about the pain that you're in. You may have heel spurs and, if that is the case, they will most likely need to be removed by a doctor. It happens when small pieces of bone from the heel of your foot break off. Many will eventually work their way out on their own, but it is very long and agonizing process. Have you consulted a doctor? Simple x-rays will reveal if that is the problem and then your doctor can help you find a solution. ## Hi Verwon Thank you for the reply! These heels are still very painful. I went to see a doctor last week and he gave me...
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I have severe bone spurs on my heels and I have been on Duexis for a few years, cutting the dosage to two pills daily from the recommended three. I have recently experienced shortness of breath and cardial infarction symptoms, which I will be getting checked. I recently, because of an annoying rebate program through Horizon Pharma, switched over to ibuprofen and famotidine tabs in an 800/20 mg combination. I read just today that nsaids are now connected to cardial infarction in persons with high propensity (myself). Is it okay for me to reduce the mg of the ibuprofen intake (maintaining the 20mg famotidine) and by how much? ## Hello Matthew, I'm terribly sorry to hear about your situation. Ibuprofen is used to treat pain, inflammation and reduce fevers. Unfortunately I am not certai...
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