NSAID Use Not Linked to Hypertension in Early Axial Spondyloarthritis

Summary: If you have a type of back arthritis called axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), doctors usually tell you to take NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) for the pain. Some people worried that taking these medicines for a long time might cause high blood pressure.

But good news! A 10-year study of young adults (around age 33) found that taking high doses of NSAIDs did not increase the risk of high blood pressure. So, you can keep treating your back pain without stressing your heart.

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