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How do painkillers work; what is the best way to take them?

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KatyMac · 20/02/2011 08:52

Specifically paracetamol, co-codamol (not at the same time) & diclofenac

Currently I take (Paracetamol or Co-codamol) them when I am in pain; but something the GP said makes me wonder if taking them before I get to that point might be better.

He also intimated that I should take the diclofenac whether or not I have any pain at the time

Does anyone know what I am supposed to be doing; getting understandable info out of my GP is like puling teeth (which may well be my problem as I don't think I am necessarily a 'good' patient)

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KatyMac · 12/03/2011 14:42

In such pain today

AAArrrrgggghhhh

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