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Patient With Osteoarthritis Develops Hives After Taking Ibuprofen
DEAR DR. ROACH: I took ibuprofen for my osteoarthritis, but developed hives. Does this mean I’m allergic to all NSAIDs? What other therapeutic options do I have? -- J.B.
ANSWER: Anti-inflammatory drugs can have many allergic and allergic-type reactions, and ibuprofen is probably the most likely of all to do so. For people with mild reactions (such as hives that go away) without swelling or shortness of breath, I recommend avoiding ibuprofen and similar medicines, such as naproxen (Aleve and Naprosyn, among others), as well as any other medication ending in “-profen,” such as ketoprofen or flurbiprofen.
Aspirin is safe for most people as far as allergies go, although it is a little more likely to cause side effects at higher doses. The prescription medicines meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen) and celecoxib (Celebrex) are among the least likely to have any cross reaction with ibuprofen. Anti-inflammatory gels like diclofenac cream (Voltaren) should also be safe for topical use.
People with more serious reactions need a referral to an allergist, who may consider desensitization.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: We had to get a router attached to our computer to get Wi-Fi for our house. Is there any health risk by sitting or sleeping near the router from the radio waves it puts out? -- B.R.
ANSWER: The energy output from a typical Wi-Fi router is about 10 watts, and the energy is the lowfrequency, non-ionizing type. Very powerful radio sources, such as AM radio towers, can actually cause injury by heating tissues, but these have a power output in the thousands, or even tens of thousands, of watts. There has never been evidence of health effects on humans by low-output radio waves, such as the waves from Wi-Fi or cellphones.
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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.
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Soy Foods Pack A Powerful Punch
The Cleveland Clinic notes that soy foods provide a host of nutritional benefits. Plant protein, including soy, can provide cardiovascular benefits, including helping with people with high blood pressure lower their blood pressure to healthier levels. While many people rely on animal-based proteins to get their daily recommended intake of protein, soy foods are naturally free of cholesterol and low in saturated fats. That makes soy foods more heart-healthy sources of protein than animal products. The Cleveland Clinic says substituting soy foods for animal-based proteins a few times per week can reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Soy foods also can be a great source of dietary fiber, though the U.S. Soybean Export Council advises consumers that not all soy products are the same. The USSEC notes that foods like soy milk and tofu contain very little fiber. People who want to utilize soy beans as a source of dietary fiber should look to foods that utilize the whole bean, such tempeh, soy flour and textured soy protein. The USSEC also notes there’s some confusion in regard to the connection between soy foods and iron, though the group admits research is ongoing. While a 1/2 cup serving of cooked soybeans contains four milligrams ofiron,thephytateandsoyprotein present in soy foods reduce iron absorption, meaning that the body won’t really benefit from the iron. However,theUSSECrecommends consumers purchase fermented soy foods, including tempeh and miso, because the body might absorbmoreironfromthesefoods than it will when consuming other types soy foods.
Tissue Donation
The decision to become an organ donor is a selfless act that quite often saves lives. Many people sign up to be organ donors when getting or renewing their driver’s licenses. But those same people may not know that they also can sign up to be tissue donors.
According to Donate Life America, one tissue donor can help more than 75 people heal. Donated tissue is often used during surgeries and can help people in life-threatening situations. People with severe burns often benefit from tissue donation, as do athletes who have suffered torn ligaments or tendons and active and veteran military members who have been injured during combat.
MTF Biologics, a New Jerseybased organization that has spent more than 30 years developing tissue grafting solutions to help people heal, advises all people, regardless of their age or medical histories, to consider themselves potential tissue donors. Much like with organ donors, a person’s condition at the time of death will determine if their tissue can donated. That means prospective tissue donors have nothing to lose by signing up. People interested in becoming tissue donors can register at www.donatelife.net.
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Brand new GIRL BURP CLOTHS and BIBS. You pick up. Text or email. amy8595@mail.com
4 - 1950s ALUMINUM CHAIRS that came with a porcelain top kitchen table. Need recovering. daldrich51@gmail.com
3 CUSHION SOFA. Light tan, multi-color. Good condition. daldrich51@gmail.com
3 - RECLINERS, slightly faded, good condition. daldrich51@gmail.com
SEARS TREADMILL and STATIONARY BIKE Airdyne type good condition. Pick up Webster. gangie01@yahoo.com
STYROFOAM BOARDS – ½” thick. Sizes: 12”x12”, 12”x24”; 18”x24”. Clean. Must take all. Avon. 585-226-3073 leave message
CHOIR ROBES – 12 red robes and 14 white robes. 585-229-2327
Medium brown ELECTRIC RECLINER in good shape. 585-697-4489
QUEEN MATTRESS, used, ok condition. No tears. No smoking. Cat friendly home. gremsbmw@msn.com
Four DUNLOP SIGNATURE II TIRES on rims (4 lugs). 185/60R15 T 84 620 AB All weather, very good tread. jaroth@rochester.rr.com
WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS, front and rear, for 2007 Kia Sportage, may fit other cars as well. 585-394-8917
MOTORIZED BARBECUE SPIT. Can be attached to an outdoor grill. 585-394-8917
Box of MAGAZINES. Boating, women’s, religious, wine. 585-649-8706.
Box of 8”x10” and 11”x14” PICTURE GLASS. 585-924-4519
CAR COVER for a Mustang or similar style car. One year old. 585-334-2269
Three garbage bags full of STYROFOAM PACKING PEANUTS. 585-409-8860 or 585-343-4108
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Twelve 15” x 15”x 2” CEMENT BLOCKS. 585-200-2009
One sheet 4’ x 8’ DRYWALL. Two 8’ STUDS. Victor. (585) 738-4734
Two YAMAHA ORGANS and two PLAYER PIANOS. 585-789-7663 (text only) or 585-323-1762 (leave message)
WEBER GENESIS GAS GRILL with side burner. Great condition. Comes with a cover. Pick up in Geneseo. 585-261-3462
20+ EGG CARTONS and five large 30oz EMPTY COFFEE CANS. Brockport. 585-637-7505
HOSPITAL BED, extra wide 42” to 48”: 585-300-9257
Looking for a BOX TRAILER. 585-789-7663 (text only) or 585-323-1762 (leave message)
OLD POSTCARDS, VINTAGE STAMPS, ADVERTISING CARDS or COINS! 585-729-1259
Seeking a WEBER GRILL you are no longer using. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278
OLD NEWSPAPERS needed for canning by August 30th. 585-261-7321
SHELVING and FILE CABINETS. 585-424-0732
Seeking an ATV or DIRT BIKE for father son project. Call or text 315-576-1278 ask for Matt
Clean, medium to large BOXES. East Rochester area. 585-698-5937
VINTAGE ARCHERY RECURVE BOWS/ARROWS/ACCESSORIES for Scout Merit Badge. Text 585-794-0448 or mintshape@netacc.net
AMERICAN HERITAGE MAGAZINES, especially the hard copy editions. 585-755-3195 leave message
FLAT BLACK SHEETS and BLACK CURTAINS. ejohn2908@frontiernet.net
TELESCOPE for stargazer. Leave voicemail. Speak slowly. 585-752-1562
Large/sturdy/wood burning PIT FIREPLACE. To burn lots of firewood. 585-752-1562
STURDY SHELVING. 585-424-0732
Looking for a 1983 AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL YEARBOOK jrranch5764@gmail.com
DAVIS VANTAGE PRO2 model 6312 or VANTAGE VUE model 6351/6510
DISPLAY CONSOLE for a Davis weather station ISS. junkmail1360@yahoo.com
DAVIS WEATHER STATION DATA-LOGGER model 6510USB or 6555IP to fit the display console. junkmail1360@yahoo.com
Granddaughters want to learn to can. Need any size CANNING JARS. Also, BABY CLOTHES and TOYS for great-grandchild. dobstarczyk@hotmail.com
PATIO BARSTOOL CHAIRS in good condition. Please text. 585-749-2432
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Small used SPINET PIANO in good condition for senior citizen in Dansville. 585-443-9974
VCR in good working condition. Wonder.ful.of.bread@theplate.com
GREENHOUSE and SUPPLIES needed for small startup. Any size and condition. VINTAGE ELECTRONICS, RECORDS, and TOOLS. greg3151@ymail.com
Looking for TRAILER for a 4-wheeler to help a retired veteran be able to hunt this season. 585-337-8580
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Puzzle Answers This Week
October 2-4 Adirondack Wild Walk
October 5-10 Nashville & Country Music Legends
October 9 Fall in the Finger Lakes - Bully Hill Lunch & Tasting and the Windmill Market Fall Festival
October 10 Oktoberfest Celebrations at the Buffalo Hofbrauhause
October 11 Letchworth Fall Spectacular
October 16-18 Ohio Amish lands Featuring the Age of Steam Roundhouse!
October 18 Finger Lakes Scenic Train Ride & Ventosa Vineyard Luncheon
Nov 14 Veterans Appreciation Tour to WWII Museum & Luncheon participants as part of their prize box. Thank you for supporting literacy and libraries! We appreciate it more than you know.
KNIGHT
in SHINING ARMOR
Very SPECIAL THANKS to the wonderful man who helped me after I tripped and fell on the uneven sidewalk outside the Canandaigua Post Office on Friday 7/21. Even though I was lucky enough to not be seriously injured, I’m not so sure I could have stood back up on my own. You were so kind to help me up, walk me into the post office and back out to my car, just to be sure I was okay. I wish I had a way to thank you personally, but will have to just hope you read this message thanking you for your kindness.
Missed Appointments
If you miss your appointment without canceling you get charged. Why then, if you have an appointment and you’re sitting there past the time, sometimes one hour plus, shouldn’t they be charged?
PLZ Return my JOSH!
Gosh darn it! My lawn sign of vaulting Josh Allen was kidnapped last week. A gift from family, he began jumping over my row of multi-colored solar lights during the ‘22-23 Christmas/Football Season. Similar figures exist to buy for yourself, if a fan. And if you’re the opposite, there are multiple methods to promote your own team without resorting to petit larceny. Please return Josh ASAP. The neighborhood misses him. We’d appreciate it, too, if you’d stop discarding your personal trash out your vehicle windows onto our properties. That glass bottle shattered all over my driveway & lawn, plus the road shoulder. It endangered neighborhood pets & children, plus passing sneaker soles & bicycle tires. We’ve got many more important activities to better occupy our time than collecting your daily assortment of cigarette butts & empty packs, fast food garbage, bottles & cans, etc.…
(Come Home, Josh! No ransom demands were issued.)
BY GENESEE VALLEY
