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