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cramps/spasms lower ribcage

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vikki93740
vikki93740

I have a cold/ cough & have been taking sudafed up until last night. At the same time I have been consipated & yesterday suffered shooting pain/ cramps below my breast bone. I assumed acid reflux or something similar. I didn't eat all day but had some tea last night then the pain got worse. I tried drinking soda water to try & burp to relieve the pressure in my stomach but couldn't burp.

I've woken up today & it feels like spasms from my left side of my ribs to my breast bone. Still constipated.

I really don't know what to try next. My cough isn't bad enough for me to have pulled something.

Any tips?

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  • Missjosefina
    Missjosefina vikki93740

    Posted

    Did you check the packet for possible side affects? I THINK sudafed can increase your heart rate. Could the tightness in your chest be related to that?

    sudafed is really for clearing congested airways, so I'd suggest you change medication and take a lozenge for the cough and some menthol for the cold.

    I hope you feel better soon x

    • vikki93740
      vikki93740 Missjosefina

      Posted

      Nothing really stood out on the side effects but I'm steering clear of tablets today. Bad enough the cold is making me feel rough let alone my tummy
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 vikki93740

    Posted

    You say you are constipated. This can cause stomach cramps.

    Try Laxido sachets and eat more fruit and veg.

    Also try to exercise.

    I often have this problem with constipation.

    If you are taking painkillers for a cold and headache they can make you constipated.

    Hope this helps

    Sarah

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