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[at-l] aches and pains
What about the prescription anti-inflamatory Celebrex ?? Does it adequately
substitute for the cardiac/stroke beneficial effects of aspirin??
(I just love the free medical consults you get on this list....)
Al - Draggin' Anchor
----- Original Message -----
From: "W F Thorneloe" <thornel@attglobal.net>
To: <Slyatpct@aol.com>
Cc: <cleek@csc.smsu.edu>; <AT-L@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [at-l] aches and pains
> I'd tend to agree, but I'd prefer Aspirin, particularly for those over 40.
> It is very effective for pain and inflammation, plus has additional
> benefits regarding cardiac and stroke preventative factors. Of course, use
> of such agents should take in mind other medical conditions and history.
>
> OrangeBug
>
> At 01:36 AM 1/5/2001 -0500, Slyatpct@aol.com wrote:
> >As a matter of fact, I suggest you consume two nightly, whether you think
you
> >need them or not, for the first two or three weeks, then gradually ween
> >yourself off. If I thought I had a particular rough day (during or after
> >weening) , I'd take a couple extra. I used this method as preventive
> >maintenance and it worked well with very few knee problems.
>
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