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Arthritis – What you can do to stop the pain today

September 27th, 2010
Dawn Rose asked:




Arthritis can be a debilitating disease and those who suffer from this affliction can attest to the tremendous impact it has on their lives. I have been living with Arthritis for 16 years, which is a long time to feel such constant and nagging pain. After two elbow surgeries, one of which required a 4-inch incision, I am left dealing with this pain for the rest of my life.

Like most of you with Arthritis, I have tried many different solutions and many different painkillers. The most common form of treatment is typically an OTC pain reliever like Aleve, Tylenol or just regular aspirin. While these drugs sometimes provide a temporary relief they fail to address the problem and are more of a treatment then a solution.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are also a popular supplements for joint relief as they work to lubricate the joint. They are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity. Many people who take these drugs often experience pain relief at a level similar to that of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

If you are an Arthritis sufferer then you are looking for a drug with no side affects. Some of the major pharmaceutical drugs are being pulled of the market because of their cardiovascular dangers. However there are some patented all natural, COX-2 inhibitors that provide relief without side effects. One of those products is a new product called FlexProtex

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How I Stopped Drinking Coffee

September 27th, 2010
Trevor Watkinson asked:




Is it really possible to stop drinking coffee?

Yes, it absolutely is. Want to know how I stopped drinking coffee? Cold turkey.

Up until about 4 years ago, coffee had never been a part of my life. I think it was one of those things I had learned to hate in childhood and carried over into my adult life. I actually can’t remember ever having a cup of coffee, even from Tim Horton’s, at any point in my teen years or early twenties. The only similar beverage I remember drinking in my teens was tea.

I never liked tea either. The only reason I ever drank tea at all was when I was trying to ingratiate myself to the parents of a particular girl back in high school. It was torture to drink tea then, just as it is now.

Coffee grew on me though. When I was saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ 4

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How much advil is too much?

September 26th, 2010
ranma asked:


My friend is 19 about 5’8 130-140. She txted me saying she took 13 advil’s how much is dangerious. Any idea’s

Butalbital APAP Caffeine, Fioricet, Tramadol

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This Has To Be The Best Way To Enter The Medical Field – I Should Know

September 26th, 2010
Will Twiner asked:




If you have a medical background, then you may want to consider a career in Medical writing. This field has been growing by leaps and bounds for many years and is projected to grow steadily for the next 5 years and beyond. With demand for work also comes salary increases as well. This is definitely a great field to jump into now.

If you want to succeed in this area all you need are writing and researching skills as well as the medical knowledge to back what you are writing about. Generally doctors that are retired, LPN’s and even RN’s have jumped into this lucrative career.

If you do no have existing medical experience or schooling, taking classes in pre medicine, chemistry and biochemistry and even physics. If you are a physician then this field is easy to get into. However, we all have to start somewhere and getting the proper education is key before entering this field. Many schools also provide curriculums that can help you obtain the writing skills that are needed to get a good hand on this field. For example; taking classes in medical writing is a great prep course.

As the internet grows so do forums and message boards, simply do a search for Medical writing and you will be instantly connected to hundreds of likeminded individuals who can help you and guide you on your way to becoming a medical writer.

Medical Transcription is also a wonderful job as well if your not into the daily grind of writing, Philippine medical transcriptionist also make very good money and this field is just opening up in this area as well. Currently there are two colleges that award certificates in medical transcription. Whichever field you decide to pursue you will need to follow the basic tips below.

If you decide to go the medical writing route, you will need to have quite a few strong example of your writing, and this means as many 10-15 writing samples so potential employers can see the determine the value of your writing. A great idea is to start writing for a local newspaper in the health/medical section or try writing for the local hospital newspaper or newsletter. You may not get a salary a first or at all, but this experience is priceless and can help you land your job. The same is true for becoming a medical transcriptionist, this experience is invaluable for your resume and should be heavily considered as you are planning for either field.

This is just one small example of how you can unofficially enter the medical field before actually finding the career of your choice. Think outside the box, and do not just think in the United States. Europe, Russia, and even Philippines Medical Transcription schools can help you with your direction.

Taking Tramadol

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Taking Acetaminophen

September 25th, 2010
Tina Marian asked:




Last summer “U.S. News & World Report” published an article saying that the FDA has recommended lowering the maximum dose of over-the-counter acetaminophen — the key ingredient in Tylenol. But wait… isn’t Tylenol the medication “doctors trust most”? The report found that severe liver damage and even death can result from a “lack of consumer awareness that acetaminophen can cause such injury.”

I never knew the terrible facts about acetaminophen until I worked as a psychiatric nurse and witnessed the tragic results that can come from intentional overdoses of the drug. After seeing the liver damage that occurred in young teenage girls, who often found Tylenol so readily available, I came to understand just how toxic it was.

Prior to that I always felt it was safe, except for the time it was “tampered with” back in the 80′s. It was certainly marketed to be just that.

Acetaminophen is found in more than 200 OTC cold and flu preparations, making it the most widely used painkiller in the US. And it’s also found in prescription pain killers — do a Google search for ingredients for vicodin and percocet, and you’ll find acetaminophen there, too.

The fact is, you can suffer liver damage just from taking Tylenol at the recommended doses, (i.e., 8 extra-strength Tylenol daily for a couple of weeks.) Excessive acetaminophen overloads the liver and causes damage by depleting glutathione, an important antioxidant that protects cells from toxins.

Interestingly enough, the protocol for Tylenol poisoning is the administration of N-acetyl cystine, which is the nutrient for the formation of intracellular glutathione. It is recommended that if you do take acetaminophen on a regular basis, you consider adding the supplement glutathione.

Remember to take care with anything you introduce into your body. All drugs have side effects. Just as with food, seek to understand what is actually in any drug you take. And remember, just because something is purchased without a prescription, it does not mean it is necessarily safe.

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