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what does it mean when i have back pain and I take a aspirin and the pain goes away.

By Anonymous September 26, 2011 - 5:40pm
 
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I have been having symptoms but don't really know what's going on...I get a headache and then I have pain in my right arm and pain in my back by my shoulder.I take an aspirin and the pain goes away but a few days later it comes back...mblood /pressure is around 147/80 I take no meds at this time..

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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Hi,
You need to be evaluated by your physician. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. It is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and angina. Your symptoms may be cardiac in nature and maybe that is why aspirin is temporarily relieving the pain.

Maryann

September 26, 2011 - 5:55pm

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