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Rep. Debbie Dingell recently had surgery for a perforated #ulcer, which her doctors believe was probably caused by her prolonged use of an over-the-counter #pain reliever found in many people’s medicine cabinets: #ibuprofen. Read more below! #NSAIDS ow.ly/Ywjw30rIWji via @washingtonpost

Do you know exactly what your body does when you take a vaccine? Is there any link between what you can notice after a vaccine and what’s happening on the cellular level inside your body? Read to find out below. #covid19 #vaccine #sideeffects https://medshadow.org/no-vaccine-side-effects-dont-tell-yo/

When Crissi Estep's husband wondered aloud if her symptoms might be related to the cessation of her medication. Together, they looked up #withdrawal symptoms for her #antidepressants. She was experiencing almost all of them. #mentalhealth #sideeffects https://medshadow.org/getting-off-antidepressants/

Tapering off antidepressants is more successful and a person has a lower risk for relapse if it is done along with psychotherapy. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 15 studies and found that after two years, the risk for relapse was between 15% and 25% for cognitive behavioral therapy and tapering compared to 35% to 80% with just regular clinical visits and tapering. The study’s authors note that in western countries, antidepressant prescriptions have doubled over the l...ast decade. In addition, the average length of time on an antidepressant in the US is five years, and the medications are often prescribed by a primary care physician, not a psychiatrist. Read more by clicking the linking our bio or copying the link below! https://medshadow.org/medical-treatment-adverse-events-ant/ #sideeffects #health #healthyliving #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #medication #medicine #therapy #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #antidepressants

We’ve listed some of our favorite playlists and podcasts to help fuel your next workout or walk. #podcast #health #fitness #jogging https://medshadow.org/podcasts-and-playlists/

Medshadow’s new podcast Power To The Patient is here! Click the link below, or also find it on Spotify. #podcast #health #sideeffects https://anchor.fm//1--The-Ongoing-Battle-PCOS--Diet-and-Li

On May 10, #Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine had been granted emergency-use authorization for kids ages 12 to 15. Since the announcement, surveys have shown that some parents are worried about giving their kids the vaccine, even if the parents have taken it themselves. Two of MedShadow’s Medical Advisory Board members, Kevin Zacharoff, MD, a pain and preventive medicine specialist at Stony Brook University, who is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics..., and Vickie Karian, RN, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Boston Children’s Hospital, answered our questions, which aim to help you make the best decision for your family. Read our Q&A below! https://medshadow.org/covid-vaccine-for-kids/ #health #vaccine #covid #covid19 #childtenshealth #sideeffects

Do you have #eczema? If you’ve been searching for ways to treat it, click on the link below to read our different recommendations! #skincare #holistic #sideeffects https://medshadow.org/eczema-skin-eucrisa/

Medshadow’s founder, Suzanne B Robotti, explains why she changed her mind about not getting the #covid19 vaccine in the latest #HealthSkeptic article. Read below! #vaccine #sideeffects https://medshadow.org/getting-the-covid-19-vaccine/

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Lower back pain? #Acetaminophen and #pain killers don't work. Find out how you can get longer-lasting relief and improve your functionality. https://medshadow.org/pain-in-the-back/

On the topic of #CBD, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies for selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). http://ow.ly/xKJX50CTjDe

Like any drug, #cannabis products such as #CBD can produce side effects. Among them are nausea, fatigue and irritability. Here's what you need to know about using CBD products for chronic #pain. https://medshadow.org/cbd-chronic-pain/

If you’re feeling extra stressed this #holiday season, here are some ways to reduce the strain through an in-the-moment break or building positive daily habits. #stress #anxiety https://medshadow.org/stress-management/

The CDC has now confirmed that a total of six patients have had severe allergic reactions to the #Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. While still relatively rare, patients who have a history of anaphylactic reactions should be cautious. #COVID19vaccine https://medshadow.org/covid19-vaccine-side-effects/