Pain-Relief Tips May Offer Some Relief

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In a world of class-action lawsuits, drug recalls and federal warnings on even over-the-counter pain relievers, deciding which medication to take to relieve arthritis and lower back pain can be, well, a pain in the neck.

"People are fearful of taking their medications, and they should be," said Dr. Harold Vonk, a rheumatologist with McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden and the Brigham City Arthritis Clinic. "People should be talking with their doctors about the risks and benefits (of various pain relief options)."

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Pain-Relief Tips May Offer Some Relief

The bottom line, Vonk added, is that every medication carries some kind of risk, and only pain sufferers, in consultation w...

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