Pain relief medication

[simplysal]

Hi there,

I had a stent fitted in LAD in 2021. Have a mild to moderate aortic leaky valve.

I also have two slipped discs in lower back. For the most part, I have no pain or restricted movement. Every now and again, I’m in excruciating pain with my back for a few days, then all goes back to normal i.e. pain goes away completely.

This only happens around once a year.

My question is - what strong painkiller can heart patients take?

I understand I can’t have Ibuprofen. How about Co-Codamol? Do any of you know?

Huge thanks.

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I think it would be safe to have Co-Codamol I have had 3 heart attacks and a triple Bypass and have pain issues and have been told I can take it but as we are all different and on different medications etc give your pharmacists a ring and ask them they will be able to tell you

Let us know how you get on x

[WeeHoolet]

Hello simplysal,

Just the usual advice, I'm afraid-speak to your GP or pharmacist; these are the people best placed to find a painkiller suitable for you, your medication and your health condition. All the best, 🙂

[Mentdent]

I’m waiting for spinal decompression surgery and I’m on paracetamol, codeine and gabapentin.

[Topper60]

I asked my GP this exact question. He said cocodamol would be fine.

[simplysal]

Thanks all for your comments.

[Eddybear]

I take Dihydrocodeine for painful joints, which is okay with all my heart medication, I call them happy pills because they have the effect of relieving the pain and you feel like you've just had a small alcoholic drink.

[momander]

HiI have 2 herniated discs and gave taken co codamol for years. Perfectly safe

[scentedgardener]

I take co-codamol with no problems.

[casho]

ask your GP

[Qualipop]

It's anti inflammatories you have to avoid. I've been on oxycodone and paracetamol for years. Your GP w ill know what you can safely take.