Public Health Alert.....Please read and Share!

Dr. Chris here, reaching out from you to share results from a recent study released back in July by the Federal Drug Administration. As many of you know, my practice centers around treating pain disorders with non-medical treatment options. However, my practice also employs a script pad carrying medical specialist and we happily provide medication to our patients who need this treatment. So, do not take the following as some form of attack against my allopathic colleagues! Painkillers Like Ibuprofen Increase Risk for Stroke and Heart Attack
Studies have shown that over-the-counter NSAID pain killers like Ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, and naproxen can potentially cause users to have a heart attack or a stroke. (1) New labeling being required by the US Food and Drug Administration on the packaging of NSAIDS will warn users of these possible side effects, along with advising them that their risk of heart failure is increased if they take these drugs. The new labels will include the fact that these heart problems can occur as soon as the initial weeks of use of the NSAIDS. They will also say that heart failure, heart attack, and stroke can affect people using NSAIDS who have no history of heart issues, and no genetic predisposition toward heart disease. People who already have heart issues or who have certain risk factors for heart disease have a higher probability of suffering heart failure, heart attacks, or strokes with NSAID usage, though. Studies seem to show that higher doses of NSAIDS increase possible heart failure or damage. NSAIDS have been used for years to treat fever as well as the pain from arthritis, headaches, abdominal cramping, and the discomfort from viral diseases. Source: (1) FDA.gov, online July 9, 2015 Copyright: ProfessionalPlanets.com LLC 2015 If you are unsure what to do when you are in pain, please contact your primary care provider for help. If you still need assistance, feel free to contact me directly at jaxchiro@gmail.com. As always, thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully read this week's blog entry. Be well! Dr. Christopher B. Renne Chiropractic Physician Active Medical & Chiropractic 4111 Atlantic Boulevard Jacksonville, Fl 32207 (904) 398-4860 www.activechirocenter.com

Millions of Airbags RECALLED!

Hello everyone! If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that because I see so many patients who have been in car accidents, driver safety is a big concern of mine!

With that in mind, I wanted to draw your attention to a huge recall announced this summer by the US Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata, the company that has made the airbags in tens of millions of cars and trucks for decades, has discovered that a number of them are defective and need to be fixed or replaced.

How big is this recall? It’s pretty big! It affects 34 million vehicles, about one out of every seven in the United States, and includes cars from 11 different auto makers! That makes it the biggest recall of all time.

Airbags are designed so that if a vehicle is involved in a collision while moving at 30 mph or more, a propellent will ignite, immediately deploying and inflating the airbag, and cushioning the head and body of the driver and passenger. But there are reports that in some vehicles the propellent that Takata used could actually send metal shrapnel flying through the car. Yikes!

It’s important that you find out if any vehicles you own are affected. the NHTSA is sending out letters but you don’t have to wait. On this NHTSA webpage you can find links to pages for most of the major automakers where you can plug in your VIN number and see if your vehicle is affected.

If your vehicle is one of the many affected, you should contact the manufacturer about what steps to take to service it. The NHTSA says it is still safe to drive affected vehicles. It does not recommend disabling the airbags yourself.

I recommend that everyone find out if your vehicle is involved in the Takata airbag recall. I also suggest that you tell your friends and neighbors about this. Protecting your family is so important, and never more than during the summertime when you are most likely to be on the road traveling!

Stay safe out there!

Yours in health,

Christopher B. Renne, D.C.

Chiropractic Physician

www.activechirocenter.com 

Hola, mis amigos latinos aqui en Jacksonville, Florida

Doctor Renne qui, su quiropractico en Jacksonville, Florida con imformacion importante.


Que hacer despues de un accidente de automovil?

1. Llame al 911 

Infórmeles de la situación. Quizás necesite a la policía y la ambulancia y ellos le podrán ayudar con las dos. Sin interesar que dice el otro chofer, llame a la policía. La policía están en la obligación de averiguar y hacer un reporte. Quédese en el lugar del accidente hasta que la ayuda llegue. 

2. Consiga información

Identifique al chofer o choferes de los autos involucrados. Asegúrese en conseguir del otro chofer: (1) nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono, (2) marca, modelo, y ano del otro auto, (3) nombre de la aseguradora, agente, y número de póliza, (4) lesiones o dolores de la otra persona, (5) cualquier cosa que le diga la otra persona acerca del accidente. Identifique a testigos del accidente y lo mas antes posible consiga sus nombres, direcciones, y números de teléfono. Los testigos van a ser muy importante para probar su caso. 

3. Tenga cuidado con sus comentarios 

La policía le va a preguntar como sucedió el accidente y usted debe de cooperar con ellos. Pero recuerde que mucho de lo que diga va a estar en el reporte policial. Comentarios que haga, después podrían ser usados en su contra. Solamente dígale al policía como sucedió el accidente. Solo diga lo que sabe. No especule. 

4. Consiga ayuda medica 

Si no se lo llevan del lugar del accidente en ambulancia, asegúrese de ir a un doctor para una evaluación inmediata. Aunque usted crea que no ha sufrido lesiones como resultado del accidente, quizás le ha podido pasar algo. Busque ayuda médica lo mas antes posible. No se sorprenda si se siente bien en el lugar del accidente pero después le comienzan los dolores. Algunas veces la adrenalina que es producida por el estrés del accidente puede hacer parecer de que no sufrió ninguna lesión. No espere en buscar ayuda médica creyendo que los dolores se van a ir solos. Para la aseguranza, las personas con lesiones buscarían atención médica rapidamente. Si usted no busca ayuda médica, la aseguranza va a decir que no sufrió ninguna lesión y usara eso en contra suya. Si esta cansado de vivir con dolor de espalda o cuello, no solo oculte los síntomas con píldoras, elimine la causa del dolor. 

Llamenos ahora mismo al para identificar la causa de su dolor y ayudarlo(a) a mejorar rapidamente. Llamenos 24/7 904-707-5186 

Tambien puede visitar nuestro sitio web www.activechirocenter.com

Gracias, amigos para su tiempo y atencion. Quiro estar su quiropractico y su doctor. 


Saludos,


Dr. Chris Renne, D.C.
Active Medical & Chiropractic
4111 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, Fl. 32207
904-398-4860 oficina
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