Friday, March 12, 2010

More from the Department of Contradiction

I'd like to thank my reader Glen for submitting this screenshot.

He was trying to show a patient why she shouldn't be using quinine for her leg cramps, only to be betrayed by an ad in the lower right corner.

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8 comments:

  1. Frantic PharmacistMarch 12, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Hey Dr. G! I don't know how I came upon this site but next time you're in the Big Apple you've got to visit
    www.cafegrumpy.com/

    Apparently a very popular spot!

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  2. danMarch 13, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    You can buy anything online these days. Even Dr. Grumpy merch :)

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  3. bobbieMarch 13, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Yikes!!!

    Of course, your site has been advertising birthing stuff...

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  4. CarolMarch 13, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Dr. G. I guess this is my day for comments. My husband's pain management doctor recommended he drink quinine water for his leg cramps. Add to that the fact he is already prone to blood clots, this is very confusing.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Magnesium (citrate) is great for leg cramps! Most of us are deficient in magnesium.

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  6. student dr. blazeMarch 13, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    pfft... i spit my diet coke out after that last comment (anon 3/13 3p). i guess one wouldn't be too concerned with leg cramps considering the abdominal cramps.... lmao!

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  7. RSDSMarch 14, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    My Dad was prescribed quinine for his leg cramps.

    That article against quinine for leg cramps is dated December of 2006; my Dad passed on in June of 2006 from a STROKE!

    RSDS

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  8. C.March 14, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Have a few bananas maybe? Well, then you may need to Mag Citrate..

    I guess it will all balance out in the end, right?

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So wadda you think?