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NSAIDs following a heart attack greatly increase risk of a repeat heart attack, and death
Heart patients who used common pain relievers called NSAIDs even briefly are at much higher risk of having a repeat heart attack or of dying than those who stay away from the drugs, which include such widely used over-the-counter medications as...Tags: Headaches, Chemical Industry, Science and Technology, Pain, American Heart Association
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FDA Warns of Celebrex Heart Risk
Times Staff WritersWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned physicians to consider alternatives to the popular arthritis drug Celebrex because of new evidence that, like the similar drug Vioxx, removed from the market in September, it doubles the...Tags: NYSE Euronext, Inc., Chemical Industry, Arthritis Foundation, Vanderbilt University , Science and Technology
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Pain relief for tendinitis, sprains and strains
Dear Pharmacist: After years of hiking without many problems, I began experiencing pain near my ankle and heel. My doctor diagnosed Achilles tendinitis and prescribed medicine, which did reduce pain and swelling. Which natural remedies keep this at bay?...
Tags: Chemical Industry, Prescription Drugs, Pain, Inflammation, Dietary Supplements
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Symptoms, Chemical Industry, Helicobacter pylori, Acetaminophen (drug), Pain
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What can I do about foot pain caused by Morton's neuroma?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I have pain in the ball of my foot, which my doctor thinks is caused by a Morton's neuroma. How did I get this and what can I do about it? A. Morton's neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the bones at the base of the toes (in the ball of...Tags: Women's Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Inflammation, Drugs and Medicines, Ibuprofen (drug)
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Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Symptoms, Chemical Industry, Helicobacter pylori, Acetaminophen (drug), Pain
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Treatment for rib fracture limited, but first rule out other underlying injuries
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband, 71, slipped on the stairs and now has a painful area on his rib cage. He has fractured a rib before and says there's no way to treat it, so he has not gone to the doctor. Is it true that nothing can be done? Does he need to...Tags: Blood Transfusion, Disasters and Accidents, Pneumonia, Broken Bones, Acetaminophen (drug)
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Am I taking too much ibuprofen?
The Medicine CabinetQ: I've been taking a couple of over-the-counter ibuprofen tablets two or three times per day to ease pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year? A: Ibuprofen is one of the nonsteroidal...Tags: Allergies, Health and Medical Professionals, Acetaminophen (drug), Boston, Heart Disease
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Is a high potassium level bad?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. My potassium level is high, and my physician stopped the medication that has successfully controlled my blood pressure for years, lisinopril. What is the danger from high potassium, and why is lisinopril a problem? A. Potassium is important for the...Tags: Kidney Disease, Chemical Industry, Lisinopril (drug), High Blood Pressure, General Practitioners
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Get back pain relief with new exercises and old drugs
The Medicine CabinetQ: My husband is getting severe spasms in his lower back, possibly as a result of twisting wrong while doing sit-ups. He's getting no relief from ibuprofen. Is there an over-the-counter alternative? A: If your husband's back pain developed after doing...Tags: Physical Therapy, Symptoms, Prescription Drugs, Back Pain, Acetaminophen (drug)
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Doctors: Marathoners' reliance on painkillers poses risks down the road
As part of her marathon training, Daisy Carranza has taken an over-the counter pain reliever nearly every day for the last several months. On race day Sunday, she's prepared to pop at least seven Extra Strength Tylenol capsules: two at the starting line,...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, Symptoms, Headaches, Acetaminophen (drug), Pain
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Junior Seau's autopsy reports released
SAN DIEGO -- No illegal drugs or alcohol were found in Junior Seau's system following his suicide in May, according to a toxicology report released Monday. The report showed the presence of naproxen and zolpidem in Seau's system. The former Charger had...
Tags: National Institutes of Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Suicide, Junior Seau
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