Archive for the ‘Medicine’ Category

If Demerol is not supposed to used in treating long term pain management, how long would it be used for?

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

juli492 asked: If Demerol is not safe for long term treatment of pain because of toxic buildup what would be the generally accepted period of time that it is safe to use? Would it be days, weeks, etc? The Michael Jackson case has sparked my curiosity. ...

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Yewande D. Awoyemi asked: What is pain?? An uncomfortable feeling that tells you that something may be wrong? Your body's way of sending a warning to your brainIs Pain a problem?? Pain is a major health care crisis in the United States? More than 130 million Americans suffer from chronic pain? Chronic pain creates both ...

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

John Scott asked: As a youngster — what a long time ago that seems — when I was hurt, I had to wait until I got better again. The choices were aspirin and then a major step up to all those painkillers which have those unfortunate addictive risks. So rather ...

What’s the difference between aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. and what’s best for pain relief?

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Rat asked: What is the difference between the three drugs? Which is best (safest & most effective) for general pain relief?BENNETT