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Chelseablue · Post by **Chelseablue** » 22 Apr 2020, 18:39

Anyone used naproxen or diclofenic or anything else for pain relief in hip joints etc ? Can you get strong painkillers in the pharmacys?

Janet Brum · Post by **Janet Brum** » 22 Apr 2020, 21:57

The strongest you can get over the counter is codeine but you can`t drive after you take it, it makes you dizzy.

For me 2 ibuprofen work wonders.

ssdd · Post by **ssdd** » 22 Apr 2020, 23:59

Janet Brum wrote:The strongest you can get over the counter is codeine but you can`t drive after you take it, it makes you dizzy.

For me 2 ibuprofen work wonders.

Codeine doesn't make me dizzy. And I can still drive...legally.

Janet Brum · Post by **Janet Brum** » 23 Apr 2020, 00:21

You are stronger than me then, I was dizzy for hours, almost like being drunk.

ssdd · Post by **ssdd** » 23 Apr 2020, 00:30

Janet Brum wrote:You are stronger than me then, I was dizzy for hours, almost like being drunk.

Stronger? It's all relative....
In other words, medications will affect people differently...
You may be stonger than me in other ways...

Ricardo44 · Post by **Ricardo44** » 23 Apr 2020, 15:16

You can only get Naproxen on prescription. I had it a few years ago but it wasnt any more effective than Ibuprofen.

paulsmd · Post by **paulsmd** » 24 Apr 2020, 12:40

Ricardo44 wrote:Hi, i'm currently off work with this condition. I'm taking Ibuprofen and trying to rest as much as I can. If anyone else has had this and can offer any advice on how long it's likely to last or how to deal with it i'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

I can treat this condition with Daiwa Ryu shiatsu therapy. At the moment we are close because of COV19. Please have a look at my Facebook page. Peninsula healing centre. I have treated a few postmen with this condition. Maybe you can find a therapist near you. It should go with 1 to 3 lots of treatment. If you don`t have treatment It could last between three days to three months. Get well soon.

Ricardo44 · Post by **Ricardo44** » 24 Apr 2020, 19:43

Thanks Paulsmd, thats the trouble now, everywheres closed. It does make you feel vulnerable. My checkup at the dentist has been cancelled and they are now closed. I really hope i dont get toothache in the next 6 to 12 months. Makes you wonder how people managed hundreds of years ago without the NHS, proper medicines, dentists etc.