Tens of Millions of Americans with osteoarthritis take OTC (over-the-counter) and prescription painkillers on a regular basis to relieve joint discomfort and stiffness. Canadian researchers recently found osteoarthritis patients who take NSAIDS, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, have a 23 per cent higher risk of heart disease. If you take painkillers for arthritis – expect to have a cardiologist enter your life for all the wrong reasons. [Learn about viable option to help manage joint pain and stiffness. Please tune into ‘The Dr. Bob Martin Show’]
