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Antibiotics Causing Tendon Troubles?

Jul 8 2008 - 12:00pm by FitSugar
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Antibiotics Causing Tendon Troubles? I thought antibiotics were beneficial in fighting infection, but it looks like some antibiotics may be causing some harm as well. The FDA is forcing companies to put a black box warning on certain antibiotics because they've been found to lead to tendinitis and ruptured tendons. Yikes!
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Ligaments and Tendons: What's the Diff?

Feb 22 2007 - 2:30am by FitSugar
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Ligaments and Tendons:  What's the Diff? People often talk about tendons and ligaments as if they are the same thing, but these two types of soft tissue actually perform different functions for the body. A tendon connects muscle to bone. These tough, yet flexible, bands of fibrous tissue attach to the skeletal muscles that move your bones.

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