Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Ask Well: Do Pain Relievers Heal Tendinitis, or Just Ease Pain?

Most physicians now believe that tendinitis – the suffix “itis” means inflamed – is misnamed, since the condition may involve little or no inflammation. 
Studies have shown that use of anti-inlammatory drugs including cortisone can lead to significant increaed risk of future flare-ups. 
Animal studies show that they delay and inhibit healing. 
Do you think it is better to get quick relief or better long term healing?

Ask Well: Do Pain Relievers Heal Tendinitis, or Just Ease Pain?

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