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Sphenoid window 2 weeks ago. diangosis chronic and acute pericarditis. still have lots of pain under left breast. taking prescription how long until pain subsides?

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U mean xiphoid?: It can take days to weeks to control the pain of pericarditis. I usually use Indomethacin 50 mg 2-3 x per day and Colchicine 0.6 mg bid, and i try to avoid steroids.

Answered 1/27/2015

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

.subxiphoid?: Generally good procedure. 4-6 weeks most discomfort gone.

Answered 5/30/2013

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