How Tylenol may relieve both physical and emotional pain
Last week, when I stubbed my toe on our family room coffee table, a throbbing pain ensued. Over the next two to three days, as the bruise turned pink and then purple, the pain persisted.
During the same time, I had a case of the blues. I am overstressed at work with several staff on vacation, my college-age children had come home and then left to start their internships, and my father’s asthma was out of control.
When the toe pain became unbearable, I took a Tylenol or acetaminophen. Within hours, the pain subsided. But the funny thing was I also felt better overall, not just less physical pain.
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Manoj Jain, MD, MPH Tags: Meds Medications Source Type: blogs
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