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From: spaf@gatech.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: cramps (and Motrin)
Message-ID: <845@gatech.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 3-Sep-83 04:39:46 EDT
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Posted: Sat Sep  3 04:39:46 1983
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Motrin is indeed a wonderful drug.  I have taken it for inflamed tissue
in my knees, and I know someone else who takes it for calcium deposits in
the shoulder.  It is chemically similar to aspirin and includes some
ant-imflamatory agent(s).  HOWEVER, it should be noted that Motrin causes
mild to severe depression in some individuals and can really mess with your
mind.  I was taking Motrin for my knees at the same time I was dealing
with a romantic breakup and some family problems, and the side-effect
nearly pushed me over the edge.  The doctor hadn't warned me.....
I believe that Motrin is also sold under the name Rufen.  I believe there
are other possible side-effects too, so check it out.

-- 
The padded cell of Gene Spafford
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