Heat works just the opposite to those with pinched nerve. We have
to use anti inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling, the bodies attempt to
fix it by pumping blood to the irritation and lots of ice.
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Will Honea wrote:
>
> I second the caution with the ibuprofen. I had cronic pain in my
> great toes and IB seemed to help - 400 mg /day - until the Dr. pointed
> out that my kdney function had decreased substantially. Turns out IB
> does affect the kidneys adversely. Made a good excuse to sit back and
> put my feet up more often instead of popping the pills. For the kind
> of all-over pain I find a good steam room - or just a long hot soak -
> works wonders. Now, if I could just get the Dr. to prescribe a hot
> tub...
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>