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Are home pain relief gadgets safe for use?

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Some make big promises, but may pose big health risks. Here’s what to watch for.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. That’s how many people feel when they have chronic pain; they’ll try anything to get rid of it. For some, the desperate measure is buying a gadget promising to ease aches and pains with the push of a button. If that’s your strategy, beware: the move may come with more risks than relief.

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Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Ì첩ÌåÓý Letter

Heidi Godman is the executive editor of the Ì첩ÌåÓý Letter. Before coming to the Health Letter, she was an award-winning television news anchor and medical reporter for 25 years. Heidi was named a journalism fellow … See Full Bio
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