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Turmeric Is it the Wonder Drug for Arthritis? - small bowl with turmeric powder and a spoon

14 Sep Turmeric… Is it the Wonder Drug for Arthritis?

Posted at 15:22h in Arthritis by Susan Sorosky MD

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Last month I discussed that NSAIDs substantially increase the risk of myocardial infarction with immediate use. Given that NSAIDs are also known to have harmful effects on the gastrointestinal system (think bleeding and ulcers), there is a strong impetus to identify other treatment options that...

31 Jul Are NSAIDS Safe?

Posted at 20:52h in Back Pain, Medication by Susan Sorosky MD

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Most doctors and patients remember the story about Vioxx (Rofecoxib). This NSAID was approved by the FDA in 1999 and was expected to be superior to all other NSAIDS due to fewer problems in the GI system (think less ulcers), but five years after its...

14 Sep Turmeric… Is it the Wonder Drug for Arthritis?

31 Jul Are NSAIDS Safe?

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