Natural treatment for pain relief
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 11 2009
Q: What natural substance can be used for pain relief?
A: Ice and/or heat are natural pain relievers. Ice has an anti-inflammatory effect and heat helps with relaxation. Often ice and heat are used alternatively to get the benefit of both effects. For example, with a simple muscle sprain, 15 -20 minutes of an ice pack is used to counter inflammation and then followed with a heating pad to encourage muscle relaxation.
Tags: anti-inflammatory, Medical Conditions, pain relief, Pain RelieversWill taking vicodin affect my dosage of blood pressure medication and/or give me stomach problems?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 13 2007
Q: Will taking Vicodin (for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis) affect my dosage of BP medication and/or give me stomach problems?
A: Vicodin is a habit forming pain reliever containing hydrocodone (similar to codeine) and acetaminophen (generic Tylenol). It is classified as a narcotic. With repeated use, tolerance develops to narcotics and more drug is required to obtain the same pain relief. Toxic effects, including blood pressure changes, occur with higher dosages and with withdrawal.
Tags: blood pressure changes, bp, medication, pain relief, Pain Relievers
