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

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Magenta8 Wed 30-Jul-25 19:14:29

Don't be put off trying a codeine based analgesic with or without paracetamol. Definitely not NSAID as mentioned before by growstuff.

I can't take NSAIDs orally and that includes aspirin but I have used Voltarol ointment without any ill effects. You might try cannabis cream.

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BlueBelle Wed 30-Jul-25 18:57:48

Have you thought of acupuncture ?

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growstuff Wed 30-Jul-25 18:35:18

Incidentally, Voltarol is an NSAID.

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growstuff Wed 30-Jul-25 18:31:54

Co-codamol isn't an NSAID. It contains paracetamol and codeine.

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Jaxjacky Wed 30-Jul-25 18:25:01

Paracetamol?

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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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