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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 03/26/2006 : 07:48:39 AM
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I guess this is a "gear" type of thing, so ....
I was at my annual physical and mentioned the occasional "bruise" after playing too long or too hard (ok, better technnique might solve that problem, but...)
My internist suggested getting a can of "Spray and Stretch" by Gebauer. -- its generic for "Norflurane." The spray is used by athletes to get through bruises and sprains while playing. The package insert says it is not supposed to last long. Well, I tried it on a sore finger last night - about 3 seconds of spray - and the pain never returned.
I don't think it is over the counter med, but it is non-narcotic so it should be easy to get your internist to write a script. Cost me $17.00 at a local chain pharmacy.
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
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Posted - 03/26/2006 : 08:36:51 AM
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This is really interesting, Raymond, as it is a whole different approach to managing minor injuries - and possibly repetitive stress injuries.
The whole story is at:
http://www.gebauerco.com/ContentPages/ResourceCenter/PDFs/IndicationsAndUse/SASRX_ENG.Pdf
I am gonna try to get some for my wrist/thumb tendon problem - I can't take NSAIDS because of hemophilia, so I have almost nothing to combat the problem with except icing, and this is like "smart" icing.
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Edited by - Reid on 03/26/2006 08:37:18 AM |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 03/26/2006 : 1:18:02 PM
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| Haven't tried it for "chronic" problems, but it did work for the finger tip pain. My MD is also a sports medicine specialist. He says they use it for repetative stress but combine it with pt. Good luck - and if you try it, please let me know if it helps. |
Edited by - RJS on 03/26/2006 1:18:29 PM |
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