Are You Taking Too Much Anti-Inflammatory Medication?
Harvard Health Blog You might call them pain relievers. You might take them for back pain, headache, or arthritis. Your doctor calls them “NSAIDs,” which stands for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Whatever you call them and for whatever reason you take them, NSAIDs are among the most popular medications worldwide. In fact, estimates suggest that about […]
Beyond Opioids: New guidelines offer safest ways to control pain
In the past, if you had minor surgery or an injury your doctor would often prescribe an opioid pain killer to ease your discomfort. But, that is less likely under new guidelines for physicians. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the first federal opioid prescription guidelines. They are written for primary […]
Choosing an OTC pain reliever for osteoarthritis
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have osteoarthritis in both knees. What’s the best over-the-counter pain reliever? A: Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life around the globe. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint. But it strikes the knees, hips, spine and hands most often. The chance […]
