Articles categorized as Muscle Pain

Statin Side Effects Are All In Your Head! Really?

Researchers often suggest statin side effects are imaginary. A study of the new drug, Nexletol, admits that statin side effects are real!

Podcasts

Show 1298: The Health Benefits of Tart Cherries (Archive)

This week we interview two scientists who describe the benefits of tart cherries for mental alertness and physical stamina.

Unexpected Benefits and Risks of the Moderna Vaccine

We have learned a lot about the benefits and risks of the Moderna vaccine over the last few months. Here are more unanticipated pros and cons

Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral?

Although magnesium gets little attention in office visits, it is critical for good health. Many people find this miracle mineral very useful.

Doctors and Patients Confused About Statins and Muscle Damage

The FDA lists myositis and rhabdomyolysis as serious statin side effects. What is the connection between statins and severe muscle damage?

Will a Big Dose of Vitamin D Give You Leg Cramps?

Will taking a big dose of vitamin D alleviate nighttime leg cramps or trigger them? The answer may vary from one individual to another.

Will CBD for Pain Make You Fail the Marijuana Test?

People who take CBD oil to alleviate pain should be warned that there is a possibility–though not a probability–that their urine will test positive.

Can COVID-19 Symptoms Last for Weeks?

Fatigue, headache, cough, shortness of breath and other COVID-19 symptoms last for weeks or even months after recovery in some people.

Statins Can Cause Myositis: A Serious Statin Side Effect!

Statin side effects include muscle pain, type 2 diabetes and cataracts. The FDA has minimized an autoimmune muscle condition but statins can cause myositis.

Could Pomegranate Juice React Badly with Crestor?

You might worry about whether pomegranate juice will react badly with your medication, but it should not create problems with rosuvastatin (Crestor).

How Liquid Soap Gives Quick Relief from Leg Spasms

A reader reports that smearing liquid soap on the legs can stop muscle spasms quickly.

Simvastatin and Muscle Pain: Beware Rhabdomyolysis!

ow can you distinguish between garden-variety statin-induced muscle pain and weakness from statin-induced rhabdomyolysis, a life-threatening reaction?

Do Statins Cause Myositis? A Devastating Muscle Disorder

For years we have heard from health professionals that statins rarely cause side effects. Yet patients tell a different story. A new study from Australia seems to confirm that statins cause myositis.

Do Ibuprofen Side Effects Include Hormone Imbalance and Sexual Problems?

Some people call ibuprofen vitamin I. They think it's as safe as a vitamin. But ibuprofen side effects can be serious. Is infertility one possible problem?

Olive Juice Cures Muscle Cramps like Magic

Have you ever had a Charley Horse? This is a muscle cramp that is excruciating! Would you believe olive juice cures muscle cramps?

Do Statin Side Effects Make It Harder To Exercise?

Doctors continue to debate the pros and cons of statins. Many maintain that statins don't cause problems. Other say statin side effects affect exercise.

Do Simvastatin Side Effects Include Diabetes and Joint Pain?

There is a raging debate about statin pros and cons. Many believe these are breakthroughs that save lives. Others say statins cause diabetes and arthritis.

How to Fight Sore Muscles with Powdered Cherries

Trained runners taking powdered cherries before and after running a half-marathon ran faster and had less muscle soreness than those on placebo.

How Long Do Drug Side Effects Last? For Some, Perhaps Forever

Patients aren't always told that some drug side effects last a long time. Sometimes an adverse reaction can be permanent. People must be warned in advance!

Does Your Turmeric Supplement Fall Short? Many Do

Severe Muscle Weakness Improves After Stopping Statin Drug for Cholesterol

Ice Bath No Benefit for Sore Muscles

Cocoa Boosts Muscle Mitochondria

Massage Reduces Muscle Inflammation

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs and Muscle Pain