NSAIDs

NSAIDs

This abbreviation stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are medications such as Ibufprofen that are used to control pain and inflammation. Most may be purchased over the counter. One of their major side effects is that they decrease the effect of the normal blood clotting factors in blood. In patients undergoing surgical or endoscopic procedures, this can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.

Mentioned in: Anaphylaxis, Aspirin, Cox-2 Inhibitors, Endoscopic Sphincterotomy, Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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NSAIDs,

n.pl the acronym for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. See also naproxen.

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NSAIDs

see nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Patient discussion about NSAIDs.

Q. Is there any good source for heel pain relief, besides NSAIDs? My heel pain is most severe at night when I sleep. It's as if the way I position my feet worsen the condition, but I'm at a loss to know how to position my feet. During the day my heels feel so but don't typically bother me.

A. I have found that keeping my feet flexed (the position they are in when standing) helps ease the pain of plantar facitis. I also don't let my feet get cold(wear socks)and keep heavy blankets and quilts off the feet. Placing a box under the covers at the foot of the bed will help keep the blankets up. Do try the exercises recommended on the above web sites. It usually resolves in about 6 months. Best wishes!