Paging: Fags with back problems

[Mr Anderson]

Geriatrician

  just how old are you?

[Tanthalas]

And even if they did, 800mg is not a recommended dosage without medical supervision

Really?  I've been takling 800mg of that and 500mg of Co-codamol when mine goes.

I've taken to just living with the bugger.  I can't afford a private chiropractor, and the last time I was at the hospital it was...

"Yeah, we'll get you an X-ray."
"Actually, there's no point in an X-ray.  It's mostly muscular, we think.  But we'll get you some whacking great painkillers and a number for a chiro."
"Actually, we can't give you a prescription.  The bitch over there with a knot in her knickers won't let us.  Here's 2 boxes worth.  When they're gone, you're on your own.  But the chiro should help you out."
"Hello, chiropractors.  Pain's gone down a bit, eh?  Well, it's obviously getting better then.  You don't need us."
"No, sorry, we don't give a toss if you've had this for a decade.  You're only 21, therefore you don't matter."

 

[Mr Anderson]

Really?

Read the leaflets that come with them.

Moderate overdosing on ibuprofen maybe won't cause too many people too many problems. Unless you're asthmatic, have a history of ulcers, gastritis or other stomach problems, are an alcoholic, are pregnant, have haemophilia, are taking blood thinning medication, have an allergy to any NSAIDs, bruise easily or have had a history of unexplained bruising when taking NSAIDs.

500mg of Co-codamol when mine goes.

The 500mg just relates to the paracetamol. If you're getting it over the counter you're likely to also be getting 8mg of codeine phosphate per tablet, or 12mg if you use solpadine max. At that dosage you're more likely to suffer from constipation than any other side effect.

[Notorious MCSE]

  yes a trip to somebody with letters after his/her name is my next step -

try a  flaming  muslim

Is that a cocktail?

[Mantis]

Geriatrician

  just how old are you?

My wifes friend is a consultant Geriatrician :p

I am not that old I just feel it 

[chavalier]

Geriatrician

  just how old are you?

My wifes friend is a consultant Geriatrician :p

I am not that old I just feel it 

and look it

[Mantis]

Ta

[slaughteredlamb]

Really?

Read the leaflets that come with them.

Moderate overdosing on ibuprofen maybe won't cause too many people too many problems. Unless you're asthmatic, have a history of ulcers, gastritis or other stomach problems, are an alcoholic, are pregnant, have haemophilia, are taking blood thinning medication, have an allergy to any NSAIDs, bruise easily or have had a history of unexplained bruising when taking NSAIDs.

500mg of Co-codamol when mine goes.

The 500mg just relates to the paracetamol. If you're getting it over the counter you're likely to also be getting 8mg of codeine phosphate per tablet, or 12mg if you use solpadine max. At that dosage you're more likely to suffer from constipation than any other side effect.

Me thinks Mr. Anderson knows more about drugs than is healthy for one person to know! 

[rutty]

My missus is finding that pilates helps quite a bit with her back. Perhaps you should think about doing some bloody exercise 

[yawner]

My missus is finding that pilates helps quite a bit with her back. Perhaps you should think about doing some bloody exercise 

 

I've found a grrreat position on the sofa with the help of lots of cushions 

Seems to be easing at last

  ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch

[Mantis]

Pilates = Expensive stretching

I dont call that exercise I have has one on one instruction and feel like it did very little for me.

[sickpuppy]

I borrowed a tens machine off the MIL and she hasn't asked for it back.

Very good for pain relief as long as you don't mind zapping electricity through your body. It's like a nasty version of those pad things they try and sell to tone muscles without exercise.

[Shirker]

I borrowed a tens machine off the MIL and she hasn't asked for it back.

Very good for pain relief as long as you don't mind zapping electricity through your body. It's like a nasty version of those pad things they try and sell to tone muscles without exercise.

Or for the cheaper version, a knife and an electric socket will substitute.

[Stealth]

i think ive just turned gay. my back is all twisted

[yawner]

Update. Pretty much back to normal now. Even managed to cut the grass the other day. Sounds pathetic but I have tons of the stuff. Best of all - went for ride on motorbike today with no ill effects.

Still get the occasional *twinge* though