I partially slipped a disc in September I initially took paracetamol, because it has worked for me in the past, in conjunction with using the Alexander Technique, in which I trained over 3 years, had previously gone to a teacher for more than a year; and I taught it myself for years. It has been a huge help to me in all sorts of ways. I have also taken homeopathic Arnica for sprains and bruises, incuding the slipped disc, with marvellous effect. I have recently started taking more exercise in order to help my back to normalise after the slipped disc, I had previously had chronic fatigue for a year and a half, and my back would have been weakened by my being unable to do very much.
I did so at I write at I would say to anyone, try it and see if it works for YOU. In my case it makes it much easier to carry on using the Alexander Technique, which for me is where the long term improvement will come.
I have been using paracetamol mg x2 twice per day for osteoarthritis in both shoulder joints for over 2yrs and have found it of very little help.
I would be most pleased if you can suggest. The latter has been totally ineffective as a pain reliever except, I seem to recall, during certain instances of headache pain. Although, honestly, these comments are annecdotal, Tylenol as mentioned has brough relief during fever, headache, musculoskeletal, and very mild post-operative pain. The latter instances, however, have been poorly handled by any non-narcotic drug. I am suspecting that this drug, taking 6 a day for arthitus is possibly making me aggressive or impatient when completeing some every day tasks.
But the Cochraine rapport you describing is about LBP, not pain in general. How can you make a conclusion that paracetamol is not effective at al? There are rapport from Cochraine that are saying that paracetamol alone and with combinations is effective in patients with postoperative pain? I have never even thought of paracetamol for anything other than a headache or a fever. The only over the counter pain reliever that helps me with chronic not acute pain is ibuprofen.
At age 62 I probably would not be able to play golf without it. I understand there are risks. The decision is based on being able to do something I love with regularity. What should I do? Sarah Editor. I use paracetamol for hip pain, degeneration, and have done for the last six weeks.
Generally 2 tablets twice per and along with ibuprofen. I find it effective! Good to hear you have found effective pain relief! Each tablet contains Paracetamol mg and Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25mg. Also contains lactose. Take 2 tablets 20 minutes before bedtime. Other products containing paracetamol may be taken for daytime relief but the maximum daily dose must not exceed 4, mg including these tablets in 24 hours. Take 1 tablet 20 minutes before bedtime. Other products containing paracetamol may be taken for daytime relief but the maximum daily dose must not exceed 2, mg including these tablets in 24 hours.
For professional advice on medicines, consult your pharmacist. Panadol Night Patient Information Leaflet. Do not take within 4 hours of taking other paracetamol-containing products. Do not take for more than 7 consecutive nights without consulting your doctor.
This product should only be used when clearly necessary. This product may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. Before taking Panadol Night if you are taking prescribed medicines, are under the care of a doctor, are breastfeeding, or are pregnant. Prolonged use without medical supervision may be harmful. All Panadol products contain paracetamol. Tiredness Breathlessness Bluish tinge to fingers and lips Anaemia low red blood cell count Liver and kidney damage 1.
Upfal J. Melbourne: Black Inc. Tittarelli, R. Hepatotoxicity of paracetamol and related fatalities. Last updated: 10 Nov The drug was introduced into the market in , and GPs issue a staggering Cochrane is the international research group that adds up the evidence for treatments by combining results from high-quality studies, and it has looked at paracetamol quite thoroughly.
G uidance from Nice recommends paracetamol as the first-line painkiller for low back pain. Yet Cochrane says that for acute back pain, 4g of paracetamol a day is no better than a placebo. For hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis , the drug provides such a small amount of pain relief that researchers wondered if it actually provided any benefit a person would notice.
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