NSAID's
Heal or Harm?
NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
NSAIDs HEAL
- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce pain
- Lowers fever
- Reduce swelling
If you've had pain from
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
- A fall
- Headaches
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Your doctor usually prescribes NSAIDs
such as those listed below
to be taken with food
- Asprin - Bayer, Bufferen, Excedrin
- Celebrex
- Daypro
- Diclofenac
- Deloxicam
- Ibuprofen - Advil, Motrin, Nupren
- Indocin
- Lodine
- Nambumtone
- Naprosyn
- Naproxen
- Relafen
- Voltaren
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NSAID'S HARM
NSAIDs may cause
- Ulcers
- High blood pressure
- Reduce blood flow to your kidneys
- Problems for your esophagus, stomach & small intestine
- Allergic reactions if you have Asthma or sinus problems
TAKE WITH WITH FOOD
All NSAIDs should be taken with food
because are less likely to cause stomach pain
But even if taken with food, they still have the risk of
- Raising blood pressure
- Damaging the liver if taken too much too often
- Increases the risk of Asthma
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ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Cherries (tart)
- Fish oil
- Grape Juice
- Pineapple
- Raisins (soaked in gin)
- Topical NSAID gells & lotions
- Vitamin D
Most people have found that if the pain is severe
none of the Alternative Remedies worked for them.
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