Capsule Comments
This is the time of the year when we warn users of decongestant nose drops to not get an addicted nose. Overuse of these drops can irritate the membranes of the nasal passages causing inflammation and a stuffiness that causes a need to use more drops. If this is happening to you, stop the drops totally. If you need a decongestant, try an oral form. Our pharmacists can help.
People who have Crohn’s disease should take a good multivitamin supplement daily. Crohn’s is a chronic inflammation of the lower part of the small intestine and often can affect the colon as well. The disease interferes with the absorption of nutrients so vitamin supplementation is essential.
Spinal cord injuries are devastating and life changing. Australian doctors are looking into the removal of scar tissue on the spinal cord formed at the site of the injury then attaching a specialized skin matrix which hopefully will allow the patient’s body to regenerate cells to allow nerve impulses to by-pass the injured site on the spinal cord. Encouraging news for spinal cord-injured patients.
Michael J. Fox, in his excellent memoir, Lucky Man, about his journey with Parkinson’s disease (PD) cited one of the earliest signs of PD. It is micrographia which means “tiny writing”. This shrinking writing style over time could be an early warning sign of PD and is worth investigating.
It’s good to be in tune with what’s happening in your body. Make our pharmacists part of your healthcare team with you and your doctor. It’s a job we really enjoy.