Archive for February 2009

Aspirin Shortage!

February 28, 2009

[originally published in KCN, March 2009] Don’t worry, we aren’t suffering from an aspirin inventory crisis.  No, my title for this article really has nothing to do with that.  Instead, its about a concept that is so basic — so logical — that it alludes many in our population.

A Pain in the Butt

February 23, 2009

[originally published in KCN, April 1998] No, I’m not referring to your spouse, your parent, your unruly child, or anyone else that comes to your mind.  What I’m really referring to is taxes!… Seriously, what I am talking about is a condition known as coccygodynia — simply put in layman’s terms:  tailbone pain.   We doctors [...]

Dealing with Rusty Joints

February 16, 2009

[originally published in KCN, March 1998] Okay, so “Rusty Joints” may not be the correct scientific verbiage for the condition, however, it does paint a picture.  What I’m referring to is the “Wear and Tear” Arthritis commonly called Osteoarthritis.  If you haven’t heard of  this term, that’s okay,  because there’s a lot more that describe [...]

“Not Tonight Dear, I Have a Headache.”

February 9, 2009

[originally published in KCN, January 1998] Headaches.  They’ve put a damper in many a nights. We’ve all had one at one time or another.  Because headaches are so common, some people might mistakenly think that getting a headache is just a normal part of life.  The fact is, headaches are NOT normal!  They are a [...]


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