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Im taking anti imflamatory now for 2 years for my chronic uper left back pain and this might give me my ulcer what medication should i take to cure?

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Stop the NSAID: No medicine will cure a NSAID induced ulcer. Stop taking the anti-inflammatory and talk to your doctor about possible alternatives.

Answered 6/10/2014

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