• Seagoon_@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    old people talk

    so instead of panadol for my hand arthritis, which gives me headaches and makes me itchy, i’m trying nurofen

    or maybe I can just put up with the mild ache

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      2 months ago

      Even though it doesn’t contain dairy, paracetamol for some reason can be a cause of concern for those with dairy allergies. They are processed differently in the body, so it sort of doesn’t make sense, but people be peopling and not fitting in boxes. Be careful of your gut with nurofen and other anti inflammatory meds. And they will affect your blood clotting with long term use.

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      2 months ago

      Is aspirin a possibility? Yes it’s a blood thinner, and can trigger gut issues, but it IS an effective painkiller. Not very fashionable atm though.
      Paracetamol scares me - the gap between an effective dose and a dose that kills your kidneys is quite small.