Beware of pain killers
@allknowing (153529)
India
April 5, 2019 9:54pm CST
Pain killers are ready and willing to help you with your pain but pain killers do not cure. They send wrong signals in that that which caused the pain lingers.
I have known those who have been careless with their knee ligaments just because there was no pain - thanks to pain killelrs - landed in a hospital with a torn ligament.
Pain killers as you know do play havoc with one's kidneys too.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
@DianneN Just read what anthony davis says about Tylenol
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
It is rare that one lives without pain killers.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
6 Apr 19
@allknowing I take Tylenol if I’m ill.
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@wolfgirl569 (135873)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Apr 19
I almost never take them. When I have it was only for a day or two until the pain eased up a little bit.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
Sometimes we have no choice but one should get rid of what causes it
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr 19
I know one has to be careful with pain killers. I am glad I do not have to use any. I would rather find a natural cure for pain.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
Just getting relief from pain is not enough. One needs to get rid of the cause.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
6 Apr 19
My doctor is very particular that we don't fall prey to these painkillers. I have endometriosis and the pain is one of the worst pains. But I stay away from painkillers and manage the pain with hot bags and some rest.
Pain killers do pass through our liver and are not good.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
While they could be taken to ease the pain one should also find out what causes the pain and get a cure for it.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
@arunima25 It is a simple mistake we make. When there is pain say for example in our knee joint we walk carefully but once the pain disappears with pain killers we forget about it and damage the knee further
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
6 Apr 19
@allknowing Yes pain is just a symptom. The underlying cause has to be treated. 
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
6 Apr 19
Your experience is a real example that pain serves a purpose of signaling us to attend to a problematic part of our body. I hope to keep this in mind. Thank you for sharing.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
Pain killers only deaden the pain and that makes us forget to take care of what has caused it.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
6 Apr 19
About the strongest thing I take is an Aleeve though I do take medication for Asthma and other issues!
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
When there is pain there is a reason and we must get rid of that reason.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
@Michellekidwell May be some balm, or hot water bags and such?
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
6 Apr 19
@allknowing I live with a Neuromuscular disorder there is no getting rid of it, just living with it!
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
It is not just that. We tend to ignore the care that is required just because there is no pain. The disease continues.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
8 Apr 19
@allknowing I agree. Some people tend to ignore things in health-related concern. They knew that it will affect them.
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@LeaPea2417 (40037)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Apr 19
Aleve is good for minor pains. My husband and I take that for aches. One thing I take for migraines is Excedrin Migraine. It works real well for headaches.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
As long as those pains are superficial all is well but not when they are signs of a disease.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
Pain killers only give pain relief but they do not cure the cause
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
6 Apr 19
@allknowing unfortunately, there is no cure for what causes me the most pain.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
6 Apr 19
I have been told that Tylenol can do damage to the liver over time. It is a very mild pain reliever and helps with headaches, but I take it very sparingly and not that often. Pain killers like Ibuprofen or other more powerful ones like the opioids like Hydrocodone and so forth, are very addictive so that is enough to keep me from taking them.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
But sometimes there is no alternative to pain killers. At the same time it is important that one looks at reasons that cause that pain
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Apr 19
Even with my severe spinal injuries, the strongest thing I ever take is an aspirin @allknowing . And you are absolutely correct about people making boo-boo's because they 'think' they can do anything. We have pain for a reason.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
It is a serious issue and we should not depend on that relief we get and think all is hunky dory.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
6 Apr 19
@allknowing Exactly. Plus there are a lot of natural remedies that not only reduce pain but also can cure some of the problems causing the pain.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
Taking pain killers is fine provided that which causes the pain is attended to promptly
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@ihasaquestion (8273)
•
6 Apr 19
This is good health information. Thank you for letting us know..
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
Pain relief does not mean the disease is cured
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@ihasaquestion (8273)
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7 Apr 19
@allknowing I agree.. it's just a temporary relief..
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Apr 19
I take paracetamol to ease some pain like mild headache or muscle pain.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
It is always good to go to the route and treat it.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
@florelway Prevention is better than cure and a proper diet is the answer.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Apr 19
@allknowing but if it's arthritis it's difficult to treat overnight, and one has to observe proper diet.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
7 Apr 19
You are correct, they mask the symptoms rather than cure them Now I prefer to use them only at night, so I sleep better, because sleeping more helps me heal. In the day time I use a brace on my knee if I need it. I will eventually have to have some medical intervention, though. I am careful with it.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
There are some balms. I use sumo gel but careful how I I deal with my problem.
@snowy22315 (209042)
• United States
6 Apr 19
Yes, it is best not to get carried away with pain killers.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Apr 19
I do not take any unless I am in serious pain.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Apr 19
We all need to do that but at the same time try and see what causes it and then get rid of the cause.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
Tooth ache is mostly on account of infection. A pain killer will not cure infection.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
7 Apr 19
We all have this tendency to ignore the disease the moment pain disappears.
