I’m gonna dump some info on this bc theres some frankly alarming comments in the notes. Both spreading misinformation or people talking about taking dangerous amounts or combinations of medications. Over the counter medications are NOT benign. They carry their own risks. Heres a medical breakdown (and yes I’m an actual medical doctor!)
Tylenol - aka acetaminophen or paracetamol. By and large the safest OTC pain relief (lowest immediate and long term side effect/risk profile). Can also be used for fevers alongside pain relief. Antidote available in overdose. Can be combined with NSAIDS for additional pain relief. Risk of liver damage primarily in overdose, but small risk as well with long term use.
Ibuprofen (NSAID) - Good for inflammatory conditions, or occasional pain relief if preferred. Can be used for fevers alongside pain relief. Ensure adequate hydration if using to limit risk of acute kidney damage. Should not be taken regularly without medical advice. Taken regularly can cause significant stomach irritation and ulceration, as well as kidney damage (both chronic and acute, through different mechanisms), and high blood pressure. Ensure adequate hydration if using to limit risk of acute kidney damage. Should not be combined with other NSAIDS. No specific antidote in overdose.
Aleve (NSAID) - aka naproxen. Very similar to Ibuprofen in that it’s good for inflammatory conditions, and in it’s risk/side effect profile. No specific antidote in overdose. Should not be combined with other NSAIDs.
Aspirin (NSAID) - While an NSAID has some other uses due to it’s anti platelet action (clopidogrel is similar, but not OTC). Can be used long term at low dose (75mg) for primary or secondary prevention of heart disease. Similar to other NSAIDs though, should not be taken regularly unless under medical advice. Additionally, should NOT be given to children under 12 as risk of Reye’s syndrome (can cause permanent brain or liver injury, or death). Should not be combined with other NSAIDs.
Anyways, apologies for info dumping on what was clearly meant to be a fun post, but there was some very dangerous medical misinformation being put on here. Remember, just because something is over the counter, or ‘all natural’ (i’m looking at you herbal remedies) does NOT mean its benign or doesn’t come without risks. More importantly, if you are taking something long term you need to talk to a medical professional about it.
My mom has fairly severe respiratory issues and is recovering from joint replacement; her PT told her the same info about sleeping/sitting positions and how they impact the lungs. Fascinating.
rebloging again in case someone missed this.
Excellent health information.
Stuff they don’t want you to know!!!!!
Great post.
(I.D. A series of tweets from twitter user @ItsMa____
“How to treat Covid at home … this was shared on a Covid survivor group…
HOW TO FIGHT COVID AT HOME
No one ever talks about how to fight Covid at home. I came down with Covid in November. I went to the hospital, running a fever of 103, a rapid heart beat, and other common….
…. symptoms that come with Covid. While I was there they treated me for the high fever, dehydration and pneumonia.
The doctor sent me home to fight Covid with two prescriptions - Azithromycin 250mg & Dexamethason 6mg. When the nurse came in to discharge me, I asked her..
….. “What can I do to help fight this at home?” She said, “Sleep on your stomach at all times with Covid. If you can’t sleep on your stomach because of heath issues sleep on your side. Do not lay on your back no matter what because it smashes your lungs…
.. and that will allow fluid to set in.
Set your clock every two hours while sleeping on your stomach, then get out of bed and walk for 15-30 min, no matter how tired or weak that you are. Also move your arms around frequently, it helps to open your lungs.
…. Breathe in thru your nose, and out thru your mouth. This will help build up your lungs, plus help get rid of the Pneumonia or other fluid you may have.
When sitting in a recliner, sit up straight - do not lay back in the recliner, again this will smash your lungs…
… While watching TV - get up and walk during every commercial.
Eat at least 1 - 2 eggs a day, plus bananas, avocado and asparagus.These are good for Potassium. Drink Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero & Water with Electrolytes to prevent you from becoming dehydrated..
.. . Do not drink anything cold - have it at room temperature or warm it up. Water with lemon, and little honey, peppermint tea, apple cider are good suggestions for getting in fluids. No milk products, or pork. Vitamin’s D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day are good ideas
.. Tylenol for fever. Mucinex, or Mucinex DM for drainage, plus helps the cough. Pepcid helps for cramps in your legs. One baby aspirin everyday can help prevent getting a blood clot, which can occur from low activity. “
Drink a smoothie of blueberries,strawberries,bananas,honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter.
We always hear of how Covid takes lives, but there isn’t a lot of information out there regarding how to fight Covid. I hope this helps you or someone you know, just as it has..
Spent way too many hours last night making this. I think it’s turned out pretty good. Let me know how y’all do and if you enjoyed it (or just reblog it, you don’t need me to tell you what to do)
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