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Ever wonder what it’s like to be an NFL player sustaining a concussion during a game? Watch this...

It’s important to note that when it comes to any of these brain injuries, there really aren’t any pharmaceutical drugs that protect, regenerate and reduce brain swelling; particularly without toxic or lethal side effects. For example, a common course of treatment following brain injury is the use of corticosteroids, i.e. Decadron, to reduce brain swelling. There is a list of 45 adverse effects associated with Decadron including potential rupture of the heart, psychosis, peptic ulcer, seizure, pulmonary edema, etc. Yikes!

Cannabis during Chemotherapy

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Susan Marks RN BS PHN

What a Concussion Really Feels Like for an NFL Player

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Published on Aug 23, 2013