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Successful Staten Island high school track star Arielle Newman died from poisoning that occurred from the over-application of topical pain-relieving balms. The 17-year-old was found dead in her bed by her mother the morning after she attended a large party on Staten Island in April, and suspicions initially turned to drugs or alcohol as the cause of her death. An initial autopsy that proved inconclusive only deepend the mystery surrounding the loss of a promising student athlete.
It was also revealed that after cops and firemen broke up the raucous underage event dubbed the "Night of Mayhem", scattering teenagers into the surrounding woods, Newman was separated from her friends and attacked by someone who pushed her face in the mud. The young woman escaped by kicking her attacker in the genitals. Her death shortly thereafter initiated a public discussion about how bored Staten Island teens with nothing to do often turn to drugs and alcohol.
A report released by the city medical examiner yesterday, however, determined that the star runner at Notre Dame Academy actually died from poisoning resulting from the over-application of pain-relieving sports balm. Methyl salicylate is an active ingredient in many topical pain relievers like Ben Gay and Icy Hot. Newman's body absorbed so much of the ingredient through overuse of the balms that it killed her.
The news of the cause of Newman's death has shocked many in the athletic community and many Staten Island coaches are saying that they will no longer allow the use of such balms by their athletes. The Staten Island Advance also examines a culture of competitiveness so intense among high school athletes that they will go to great lengths to play through pain or gain a competitive edge. An area high school girls soccer coach Tony Dimaggio tried to explain the pressure that goes beyond just a will to win: "I think part of it is motivated by the need to get college scholarships, especially since tuition is so high. Everybody is trying to be a top athlete. ... They push themselves more and more to get an edge."
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Why the hell does a 17-year old athlete need a rub on balm for old people?
I think your confusing Icy Hot for Bengay.
I find Icyhot to be very effective, especially after
a long workout.
Let the lawsuits begin!
Who told her to put the balm on?
Icy Hot and Bengay are not that different, though they are marketed to different types of people. Both promote blood flow near the skin where they are used and can make you feel better. Whether they actually help the muscles recover or warm up is another issue.
That said, it's lame for coaches/schools to ban a particular type of product because someone ODs on it. I think sports coaches should be educators and help their athletes learn and understand things. In the case of any type of medecine, understanding the concept of moderation is essential. Just saying "This is off-limits" is too simplistic. -- JT
Tkaisen, lemme guess, you don't exercise much.
Tkaisen, lemme guess, you don't exercise much.
Nice. No believe it or not I actually believe in proper warm-up and cool-down and letting my muscles recover by themselves. Not overworking them to the point where I have to rub chemicals on myself to make myself feel better. If you need this stuff, you're doing something wrong.
Oh and the fact that a frickin 17-year-old's muscles should recover quickly enough that they shouldn't need this stuff. Know what else works? Heating pads and massages. I would have never even thought to put this crap on my body when I was 17. I'm almost 30 now and still wouldn't.
Hmmm.... dont rule out drug's involvement. When kids rock out on E they use all sorts of 'Mentholish' stuff like Vicks VapoRub and Inhalers, Tiger Balm etc. Dont know about Ben Gay or Icyhot but they are similar enough and who how kids roll in Staten Island anyway.
Weird and tragic. I expect to see this on CSI-NY next season, except that some jealous teammate will have encouraged the use of the substance.
Icy Hot, Bengay, Theragesic, they are all basically the same chemically speaking. My thought would be just say no to them and yes to ice or heat packs, and if the pain persists do the right thing and contact your doctor. All drugs can be dangerous when abused, these creams are not meant for daily use! The bottom line is a tragedy has transpired and education is needed to prevent any one else from accidently harming themselves, this was an accident! Discuss it don't argue about it. Let her death not be in vain... Rest in Peace Arielle. Much Love From Texas.