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Suitable Painkillers

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I went to the doctors on Wed about painful joints, she said that she thought it may be athritis, i have to have blood tests on mon. she gave me some pain killers paracodal, but i seem to be reacting to them. when i take them i feel faint and vomit. i have stopped taking them, but i am in constant agony when i walk or even try to move a little. Paracetmol doesnt help at all, i was wondering if anyone could suggest something i could take.

thanx

xx Emz xx

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Which joints?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    hips, knees, back and wrist
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You could try ibuprofen (take with a meal) but exercise as much as you can too. This is important for muscle strength, which will help support the joints and reduce instability and/or pain.

    How long have you had the pain? What happened when you took paracetamol?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    aye, i got told to take bog standard ibuprofen, and the usual stuff like warm baths, lots of rest and gentle stretching.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i cant take ibuprofen, i am allergic to one of the ingredients in it.
    i have had the pain bout 8 months, when i took paracetemol, there was no difference in the pain.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    When you go for blood tests on Monday tell the nurse or phlebotomist that you can't take the tablets you have been given. Any nurse worth their salt will sort you out with something else via the doctor.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you're allergic to something in ibuprofen, it's probably in aspirin too.

    The only paracetamol based painkiller available OTC that is stronger than plain old paracetamol is paracetamol and codeine. But as Paracodol is one of it's brand names, it's obviously not suitable for you.

    Persevere with the paracetamol, I'm afraid.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    the idea of using ibuprofen for arthritic pain can be as much about reducing inflammation as relieving pain, so maybe try cold/warm packs?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i cant take ibuprofen, i am allergic to one of the ingredients in it.
    i have had the pain bout 8 months, when i took paracetemol, there was no difference in the pain.
    So you're allergic to ibuprofen, codeine makes you sick, and paracetamol doesn't ease the pain?

    As above, ice packs (frozen peas) and gentle exercise are your only options until you see the doctor again.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I went to the doctors on Wed about painful joints, she said that she thought it may be athritis, i have to have blood tests on mon. she gave me some pain killers paracodal, but i seem to be reacting to them. when i take them i feel faint and vomit. i have stopped taking them, but i am in constant agony when i walk or even try to move a little. Paracetmol doesnt help at all, i was wondering if anyone could suggest something i could take.

    thanx

    xx Emz xx
    Ever thought of acupuncture?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:
    the idea of using ibuprofen for arthritic pain can be as much about reducing inflammation as relieving pain, so maybe try cold/warm packs?
    Cold. never warm for inflamatory problems.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Fiend_85 wrote:
    Cold. never warm for inflamatory problems.

    Both are equally fine. Though the cold pack would be more beneficial in this case and will have a longer effect than heat.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Panthro wrote:
    Both are equally fine.

    Yep, I'm sure I've been told that either is fine.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Tates wrote:
    Yep, I'm sure I've been told that either is fine.

    :yes: me too.

    i was told that soaking your hands in warm-hot water for a few minutes does wonders for early-morning swelling and stiffness. and they're right, too.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:
    :i was told that soaking your hands in warm-hot water for a few minutes does wonders for early-morning swelling and stiffness. and they're right, too.

    Very true :yes: - I was trying to think of an example of warmth helping inflammation, but failing miserably ;) But yep, that's a perfect one, helps me no end with morning stiffness.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Tates wrote:
    helps me no end with morning stiffness.
    Doesn't help mine. :no:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Are we all old fogeys? Morning stiffness.... :eek2:

    Youth today.......:p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Panthro wrote:
    Are we all old fogeys?

    Bloody well feels like it most days ;)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Panthro wrote:
    Are we all old fogeys? Morning stiffness.... :eek2:

    *beats you with a zimmer*

    enough of your cheek, young man.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:
    *beats you with a zimmer*

    enough of your cheek, young man.

    :lol:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    kaffrin wrote:
    *beats you with a zimmer*

    enough of your cheek, young man.


    You are only 5 years older than me.....is this is what I have to expect when I reach 24....

    Better get used to Wether's Original, eh? :p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Panthro wrote:
    You are only 5 years older than me.....is this is what I have to expect when I reach 24....

    Better get used to Wether's Original, eh? :p

    Careful you, or me and kaffrin might just organise a zimmer frame army, and we'll be on to you :p
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Panthro wrote:
    You are only 5 years older than me.....is this is what I have to expect when I reach 24....

    i am ill, not just generally knackered :p

    my life isn't that hard.
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