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I threw up this afternoon. since then, i've had a gatorade, applesauce and toast. now i'm up with pain in my sternum.is it safe to take pain medicine?

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Dr. John Kayvanfar answered

See our PCP: Most likely you have reflus or irretation of esofegus. Allways have a balence meal and not what you did.

Answered 9/11/2014

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A member asked:

I threw up this afternoon. since then, i've had a gatorade, applesauce and toast. now i'm up with pain in my sternum.is it safe to take pain medicine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Kayvanfar answered

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