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Have paroxysmal afib. Meds only as needed at moment. Need an anti inflammatory for chest wall pain after congestion. Any ideas?

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All NSAIDs are not to be used as these can promote AF and also affect antcoagulation so may cause interenal bleeding. Speak to your doctor about pain medication.

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Lindaj754 in reply toBobD

Thanks Bob. What I thought. Gp said that if the paracetamol didn’t get rid of the inflammation, ibuprofen was necessary. Got this problem because he let cough go on too long untreated!

What are your views on creams like voltarol? Appreciate your advice

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BobDVolunteer in reply toLindaj754

My GP told me that topical creams used sparingly should be OK as so little was absorbed into the blood stream.

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Lindaj754 in reply toBobD

Thanks

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Dodie117 in reply toBobD

My local pharmacist said the opposite when I attempted to get some for knee pain!!

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stagecoach in reply toDodie117

my GP told me likes of Volterol are OK and my pharmacist confirmed it when I bought some. Nice to see consistency..

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Lindaj754 in reply tostagecoach

Thanks again

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Dodie117 in reply tostagecoach

Indeed🤭

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CDreamer

Astragalus or Resveratrol work for me. If you take Paracetamol it’s best taken everyb 4 hours to have any inflammatory affect. I would avoid all NAAIDS, as Bob says.

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Jlaine in reply toCDreamer

We are referring to tylenol correct? How is it an antiinflamitory??Last I knew it only has analgeic(pain) effect?

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CDreamer in reply toJlaine

No - both are herbs.

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