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Have severe back pain in the mid interscapular region of my back radiating to my right arm.analgesics causes tachycardia. please suggest?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Back pain: Follow up with doctor/urgent care today. Maybe gallbladder, reflux, esophageal spasm, pancreas rarely constipation or vascular/ cardiac issues. May consider Maalox as the magnesium may relax spasm and it is an antacid.But follow up with doctor today.

Answered 2/20/2016

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