Lots of discussion of pain control and medications, plus sarcopenia, kidney health and more




KUSP's Ask Doctor Dawn show

Summary: Commonly-used drugs that have recently been produced as generics; Adequate protein intake is very important in elders to prevent muscle loss — B12 is important for a healthy brain; Warnings about using the new OTC patch version of Oxybutynin for irritable bladder; Different types and appropriate use of vitamin B12 supplements; Monitoring bone lose to assess side effects of anti-osteoporosis drugs — stopping before dental work is important; How Lupron works to suppress prostate cancer and why it looses its effectiveness over time; New technique to improve accuracy of prostate biopsies; Should I get off bisphosphonate before getting tooth implants? Advice for kidney health at various stages of kidney damage; More about Dr Dawn's criticism of the proposed FDA rules for pain medication prescriptions; How do I avoid feeling depressed by the afternoon every day? Tramadol is a pain medicine that is less regulated but doesn't work for everyone; Try a mucus thinner to remedy ringing in the ears possibly caused by congestion; Toradol is an injectible NSAID sometimes confused with Tramadol; Alternatives to chronic use of pain drugs such as meditation that reduce the emotional aspect; Knee debridement is a temporary procedure — when to go to the doctor after reinjuring the knee; A chronic kidney stone producer describes how he treats his pain