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# Cough–medication may not be taken.<ref> Shmirat Shabbat KiHilchata 34:1,3). </ref> If the cough may be an indication of pneumonia or asthma, medication is permitted. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # Cough–medication may not be taken.<ref> Shmirat Shabbat KiHilchata 34:1,3). </ref> If the cough may be an indication of pneumonia or asthma, medication is permitted. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
===Deodorant=== | |||
#It is permitted to use a spray deodorant on Shabbat. Some say that one shouldn't use an antiperspirant deodorant on Shabbat since it is medicinal.<ref>Rabbi Heinemann quoted by the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/kashrus-kurrents-2019/6238/medicine-on-shabbos-questions-and-answers-from-rav-moshe-heinemann-shlita/ Star-K]</ref> | |||
===Diabetes=== | ===Diabetes=== | ||
# All necessary [[medications]] for diabetes may be taken on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # All necessary [[medications]] for diabetes may be taken on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
===Diarrhea=== | ===Diarrhea=== | ||
# For diarrhea one may not take medication unless one is in severe pain or weak all over. Prune juice or any other food or drink is permitted. A hot water bottle is permitted when one experiences strong pains. <ref> Mishna Brurah 326:19, The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # For diarrhea one may not take medication unless one is in severe pain or weak all over. Prune juice or any other food or drink is permitted. A hot water bottle is permitted when one experiences strong pains. <ref> Mishna Brurah 326:19, The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
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===Stopping bleeding=== | ===Stopping bleeding=== | ||
# Pressure may be applied to a cut to stop bleeding. Sucking or [[squeezing]] out blood is prohibited. <ref> [http://www.torah.org/advanced/weekly-halacha/5760/chukas.html Rabbi Doniel Neustadt on Torah.org], Mishna Brurah 328:147 </ref> | # Pressure may be applied to a cut to stop bleeding. Sucking or [[squeezing]] out blood is prohibited. <ref> [http://www.torah.org/advanced/weekly-halacha/5760/chukas.html Rabbi Doniel Neustadt on Torah.org], Mishna Brurah 328:147 </ref> | ||
#It is permitted to remove a thorn slowly so that it won’t cause blood to come out. If it is impossible to remove without blood coming out it is nonetheless permitted to relieve pain.<ref>Machasit Hashekel 328:32 is lenient if it is impossible to avoid since it is only derabbanan and for tzaar it is permitted. Kaf Hachaim 308:96 agrees. However, Shulchan Aruch Harav 308:38, Gedulat Elisha 308:53, and Ben Ish Chai Miketz Shana Sheniya n. 12 are strict if it is a pesik reisha. Tehilah LDovid 328:47 asks why would it be forbidden if it is a pesik reisha since it is only a derabbanan of chavala and for tzaar it is permitted. He rejects the implication otherwise from Tosfot Sanhedrin 85a s.v. vrabbi shimon. Biur Halacha 308:11 s.v. hakotz explained the Magen Avraham like the Shulchan Aruch Harav and cites the Chemed Moshe who is lenient like the Machasit Hashekel. Rav Nevinsal in Byitzchak Yikareh 308:11 that he thinks the opinion of the Chemed Moshe is reasonable. See Leviat Chen who agrees.</ref> | |||
===Strep throat=== | ===Strep throat=== | ||
# For a strep throat all oral [[medications]] may be taken. Even if the infection is no longer present, the prescribed medicine begun on a weekday must be continued until finished. A culture may be taken by a non-Jew. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # For a strep throat all oral [[medications]] may be taken. Even if the infection is no longer present, the prescribed medicine begun on a weekday must be continued until finished. A culture may be taken by a non-Jew. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
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# It is permitted to sprinkle baby powder on those parts of the body which are perspiring. <Ref> Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 34:12 </ref> | # It is permitted to sprinkle baby powder on those parts of the body which are perspiring. <Ref> Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 34:12 </ref> | ||
===Swelling=== | ===Swelling=== | ||
# It is permitted to press a knife, etc. against the skin to prevent or minimize swelling. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 328:144 </ref> It is permitted to wash or soak the swollen area in water.<ref> Tzitz Eliezer 8:15 (15-12) </ref>It is permitted to place a compress, <ref>The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)writes in order to avoid [[sechitah]] and/or libun, only paper towels or napkins should be used and care should be taken not to squeeze them.</ref> ice (placed in plastic bag) or any frozen item over a swollen area. <ref>Be’er Moshe 1:33-18, Contemporary Questions in Halacha and Hashkafa pg. 144, [http://www.learntorah.com/lt-shiur-details.aspx?id=4985 Rabbi Meyer Yedid]. Rabbi Yedid says that this is because the [[refuah]] cannot be replicated through medicines and therefore wasn't included in the rabbinic enactment against [[refuah]]. | # It is permitted to press a knife, etc. against the skin to prevent or minimize swelling. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 328:144 </ref> | ||
# It is permitted to wash or soak the swollen area in water.<ref> Tzitz Eliezer 8:15 (15-12) </ref> It is permitted to place a compress, <ref>The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)writes in order to avoid [[sechitah]] and/or libun, only paper towels or napkins should be used and care should be taken not to squeeze them.</ref> ice (placed in plastic bag) or any frozen item over a swollen area. <ref>Be’er Moshe 1:33-18, Contemporary Questions in Halacha and Hashkafa pg. 144, [http://www.learntorah.com/lt-shiur-details.aspx?id=4985 Rabbi Meyer Yedid]. Rabbi Yedid says that this is because the [[refuah]] cannot be replicated through medicines and therefore wasn't included in the rabbinic enactment against [[refuah]]. See also Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 35:35 </ref> Some forbid applying an ice pack if it is clearly being done for medicinal reasons.<ref>Rabbi Heinemann cited by the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/kashrus-kurrents-2019/6238/medicine-on-shabbos-questions-and-answers-from-rav-moshe-heinemann-shlita/ Star-K]. See Shulchan Shlomo 328:37 and Halachos of Refuah on Shabbos p. 29.</ref> | |||
===Toothache=== | ===Toothache=== | ||
