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A member asked:

Can't get rid if this sharp pain in the center of my chest and abdomin. been taking naproxen but doesn't help. why is this?

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Let me explain: May be you are using the wrong medication(naproxen) this medication could cause stomach problem, the pain in the center of the chest and abdomen could reflex syndrome which aggravated by the naproxen. Stop the Naproxen and take prelosec otc and see what happen.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/30/2023

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