Prolotherapy Information by Ross Hauser, M.D.
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Information about Prolotherapy, Prolotherapy Treatments, Side-Effects, Injections, Research and Reviews

Joint Pain Options
Ankle pain treatments  
Arthritis treatment
Back Pain treatment
Elbow pain treatment    
Foot pain treatment
Groin pain treatment
Head-Neck Pain treatment
Hip pain treatment
Knee pain treatment
Rib pain treatment
Shoulder pain treatment 

The Injections
Comprehensive Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy Treatments
Prolotherapy and Diabetes
Painless Prolotherapy injections
Whole body Prolotherapy
Prolozone
P2G phenol
Neural Therapy
How many injections?

Your Questions
Immune system
Autoimmune disease
Obesity and Prolotherapy
Does Prolotherapy Work?
Hormones Therapy
Prolotherapy not working
Prolotherapy Cost


The Research
Meniscal Tears and Degeneration
Regeneration of Articular Cartilage
Long-term NSAIDs side-effects
Prolotherapy research links

 

Bone Marrow / Stem Cell
Bone Marrow for articular cartilage
 

Prolotherapy and Medications
Motrin
Advil
Cortisone research
Cortisone shots
Cortisone injections
Synvisc
Neurontin and Elavil
Pain Management Medications
Prescription narcotics for pain
Use of pain killers
Aspirin and Coumadin
Painkillers
 

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Pain Medications and Hypertension
Robert Filice, M.D. Former staff physician

A very recent study published in the February Archives of Internal Medicine just concluded that a large group (16,031) of men averaging age 65 who used acetomenophen (Tylenol), aspirin, or non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) had an average 33% greater chance of developing hypertension than non users. The findings in the current study were consistent with similar research conducted on women as part of the Nurses' Health Study. Since these are the three most commonly used drugs in the United States, there is significant cause for concern. The author's concluded that "Given their common consumption and the high prevalence of hypertension (in the United States,) our results may have substantial public health implications, and suggest that these agents be used with greater caution."

In a related matter, the American Heart Association announced that it recommends physicians change their prescribing habits with regard to these types of drugs in patients at high risk of coronary disease. With the back drop of Vioxx causing excess cardiac mortality, the AHA now feels that any of the Cox-2 selective anti-inflammatory drugs may increase heart attack risk by 86% compared to placebos. We advise physicians to start (pain management) with nonpharmacologic treatments such as physical therapy and exercise, weight loss to reduce stress on joints, and heat or cold therapy," said Elliott Antman, M.D., lead author of the AHA scientific statement and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston. "If the nonpharmacologic approach does not provide enough pain relief or control of symptoms, we recommend a stepped-care approach when it comes to prescribing drugs."

The take home lessons here are that all drugs, even over the counter drugs, can hurt you, and using drugs to "manage" chronic pain is probably a big mistake. Remember AHA recommends using "non pharmacologic" methods of treating pain first. That can include Prolotherapy, which works by inducing the body to permanently heal weak or damaged areas. Don't risk your health by "managing" chronic pain conditions with Tylenol, aspirin, Motrin or any similar drugs, including pain medication. Look for a definitive solution with Prolotherapy, and stop taking medications for pain.

Ross
Hauser M.D.


Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services

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The information on this website is presented as information only and not a self-help guide NOR AS SPECIFIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS. Never alter or change your health management or begin any new health plans without first consulting your personal health care provider. Some statements on this site regarding the value of nutritional supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

As with any medical technique, Prolotherapy may not be effective for every individual and there are risks involved, these risks should be discussed with your physician. Results achieved with some may not be typical of all. Please consult a physician. Please read Prolotherapy Risks

There is no known cure for arthritis. Prolotherapy and nutritional supplements can help alleviate, reverse, or end arthritic pain by treating an underlying cause that contributes to degenerative disease, ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and other connective tissue can help prevent bone on bone arthritis from developing.

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