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May 05
2011
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Fact or Fiction: Nitroglycerin Helps Tennis Elbow?Posted by kaidmin in tennis elbow , Tendinitis , rest , patches , Nitroglycerin , ice , ibuprofen , heat , blood flow to elbow , acetaminophen |
Is it Fact, or Fiction? Nitroglycerin topical patches help treat tennis elbow.
Answer: TRUE!
Tennis elbow, or "Tendinitis," is very annoying and can be difficult to treat. After trying ibuprofen, acetaminophen, ice, heat, and rest, etc. You might want to try this:
The theory is that Nitroglycerin increases blood flow to help tendons heal and reduce pain.
There are some side effects to using Nitroglycerin including headache and dizziness. Nitroglycerin, which is a heart medication, can only be prescribed by a physician.





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