Anti inflammatory

[Lindaj754]

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

[BobD Volunteer]

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.

[Lindaj754 in reply to BobD]

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

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Lindaj754]

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

[Lindaj754 in reply to BobD]

Thanks

[Dodie117 in reply to BobD]

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

[stagecoach in reply to Dodie117]

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

[Lindaj754 in reply to stagecoach]

Thanks again

[Dodie117 in reply to stagecoach]

Indeed🤭

[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.

[Jlaine in reply to CDreamer]

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

[CDreamer in reply to Jlaine]

No - both are herbs.