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I got diagnosed with a cyst on the right side of my pelvic area week later the hospital told me to take naproxen for inflammatory is that good or bad?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Sounds good: Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory medication so it should help with the discomfort. The cyst will likely resolve itself over time.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

I got diagnosed with a cyst on the right side of my pelvic area week later the hospital told me to take naproxen for inflammatory is that good or bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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