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Ross Hauser, M.D., answers questions about the use of anti-inflammatory
medications
during Prolotherapy treatments.
CAN I TAKE ADVIL?
Anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS), like Advil
inhibit the
healing process of
soft tissues.
 The long term detrimental effects far outweigh
the temporary positive effect of decreased pain.
When a
ligament or
tendon is injured,
white blood cells flood to the site to try to minimize tissue damage, prostaglandins are released which initiate vasodilation
(constriction or dilation) in non-injured blood vessels. This enables healthy blood vessels
to increase blood flow and
immune cell flow to the injured area to begin the
repair process. The use of anti-inflammatories inhibits the release of
prostaglandins thus ultimately decreasing the blood flow to the injured area.
Prolotherapy, because it stimulates inflammation, helps the
body heal.
Prolotherapy stops the arthritic process and helps eliminate
the person's
chronic pain, often permanently.
NSAIDs should not be taken
while undergoing
Prolotherapy
because they inhibit the inflammation
caused by the treatment. For that matter, anyone with chronic pain
should seriously consider stopping NSAIDs and starting
Prolotherapy.
Side-effects -From the NIH
People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (other
than
aspirin) such as
ibuprofen may have a higher risk of having a heart
attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These
events may happen without warning and may cause death. This risk may be
higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time. Tell your doctor if
you or anyone in your family has or has ever had heart disease, a heart
attack, or a stroke; if you smoke; and if you have or have ever had high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Get emergency medical
help right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: chest
pain, shortness of breath, weakness in one part or side of the body, or
slurred speech.
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