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Show 1080: What Works for Pain Relief and Why
Show 1080: What Works for Pain Relief and Why
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. But physicians often face a dilemma when they treat joint pain, back pain or muscle spasms with prescription pills. Drugs that relieve pain effectively frequently carry frightening side effects, especially over the long term. Problems with NSAIDs for Pain Relief: Doctors usually rely on a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]
Released:
May 19, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Show 1098: Are You Taking Too Many Prescriptions?: Consumer Reports recently had a cover story on “Too Many Meds? America’s Love Affair with Prescription Medication.” It turns out that half of American adults take at least one prescription drug. Actually, the average number of prescriptions is four. by The People's Pharmacy