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Can’t take NSAID drugs like ibuprofen or Co-codamol. What else can be done?

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Lovetopaint037 Wed 30-Jul-25 17:31:34

I had a nasty fall almost two weeks ago.When I have had falls before I have taken the above but saw a warning about not taking them if you have had a bleeding ulcer. I had a very large bleeding hiatus hernia discovered in January which took 6 weeks of very high doses of Omeprazole to heal. So having had them for a short time I now realise I can’t take them so keeping to ice and voltorol. Can anyone suggest anything else? I am 84 and do not want to go to a physiotherapist. If I contact the doctor they will suggest this as apparently you have to see a physio three times before they can suggest anything else. This is the third time I have fallen badly on my back. As well as other falls involving stitches etc. Just fed up as have other problems. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Silverlady333 Wed 13-Aug-25 19:31:05

Having a UTI can cause disorientation and cause you to fall so be careful! Also get your GP to see if you can get an OT assessment. there are aids that you can get to help you such as a second hand rail on your stair case and walking aids. Extra grip handles in the bathroom, all sorts of stuff. Prevention is better than cure!

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pably15 Wed 13-Aug-25 19:44:25

both O H and myself use T E N S machine for back pain physio recommended it...

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growstuff Wed 13-Aug-25 21:09:34

Lovetopaint I expect you already know that co-codamol can make you feel confused, drowsy or dizzy, especially if you're not used to them. They could have contributed to your fall rather than the antibiotics.

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Lovetopaint037 Thu 14-Aug-25 01:39:29

Thank you everyone. I was taking the correct amount of paracetomal which is no more than 1000 per dose. This was made up as only one cocodomal
which contains 500 paracetomal and one paracetamol which contains 500. I wrote this all down for the doctor and he had no objection.and issued me with50 15/500 so after a few days I could go down from 30/500. The over the counter one is 8/500. This was explained to me by my daughter who is a nurse. I was aware that it can make you drowsy but I was alright and feeling better until this blooming UT I and the antibiotics. I certainly need some help to prevent more falls. Thank you Silverlady that is good advice. I will be asking for the referral in a few days.

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Lovetopaint037 Thu 14-Aug-25 01:45:56

Thank you pablyI will look into that.

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MayBee70 Thu 14-Aug-25 10:22:11

If you’re having falls I know at one time you could put a sticker on your door and kept a container in the fridge with your repeat prescription in it so, if eg ( worst case scenario) paramedics were called out they would know straight away what medication you were on. Having said that I’m way behind the times and they will have access to that straight away.

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