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Combining Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for Acute Pain Management
When taken as directed, assuming your stomach can handle NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), alternating between ibuprofen and acetaminophen when trying to manage pain is usually an acceptable method. However, if one decides to take more than directed and for long periods, the results could be disastrous, even fatal. For instance, a patient who suffers from…
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Is NC Warm in the Winter?
With six ski resorts, you’d think that winter in North Carolina is extremely cold. However, while North Carolina’s mountains will greet you with snow and crisp air, you might find a different story elsewhere in the state. You see, the Old North State features a diverse geography. The Blue Ridge Mountains run along the western…
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Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
In recent years, I have had to deal with chronic pain, more specifically nerve pain. My ortho doc and physical therapist determined the pain is coming from compression on nerves in my back and pelvic floor, which radiates down both my legs. My general practitioner, along with my pain management team, prescribed Gabapentin in lieu…