Std That Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Stomach

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Sharp Stomache Pain from AZT

My doctor is starting me back on AZT. The only side-effect I have had from it in the past is a sharp unbearable stomache pain even though I always take it with food. And that is why I went off of AZT several years ago. I'm hoping this time...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

AZT certainly can cause GI side effects. The most commonly employed method of diminishing symptoms is to take AZT with food. I am not aware of a specific herb or medication that would be likely to diminish these symptoms, but trial and error might... Read more »

the left side of stomach hurts

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Upper (left side, just under ribcage) stomach/abdominal "BURNING"?

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