Tag Archives: joint pain
Diet, weight loss reduce knee joint pain in osteoarthritis patients
HealthDay reports, “A diet consisting of eight weeks of protein shakes and soup followed by adding low-calorie, high-protein foods can help people with knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) lose weight, which may lessen joint pain and improve their quality of life,” … Continue reading
Posted in Joint Health, Obesity
Tagged arthritis, joint pain, knee arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, weight loss
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Two OTC drugs give better pain relief than one for osteoarthritis
A study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases shows that “combination treatment using ibuprofen plus acetaminophen provided better relief of chronic knee pain than acetaminophen alone.”
Posted in General Health, Joint Health
Tagged acetaminophen, ibuprofen, joint pain, knee osteoarthritis, naproxen, NSAIDs, oral NSAID, osteoarthritis
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Sports creams may do little for pain
You know, there are just certain things I’ve never questioned — like sports creams help sore muscles or joints. Well, it turns out that one may not be true. More Information:
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged joint pain, muscle ache, sports cream, sports rubs
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Treat knee pain with creams rather than pills
According the BBC, gels or creams containing painkillers are better than tablets for chronic knee pain. This report is based upon National Health Service research in Great Brittan. Their study of almost 600 patients aged over 50 found the anti-inflammatory creams … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines
Tagged arthritis, joint pain, NSAID side effects, oral NSAID, topical NSAID
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