pain killers

[worsestershiresauce]

I have stupidly managed to tear the muscles in my back and am in agony. Is there anything I can take? Right now I just want to cry, but I don't think that will actually solve the problem!!

Paracetamol is the only thing allowed as far as I know. Do check with your GP as soon as possible as that sounds horrible! They may be able to give you something else.

Paracetemol are fine, I think there is something else (co-codamol???) that you can take if pain too bad BUT I am absolutely sure that you would ned to check with a GP (maybe get a prescription too?) before you take that. Paracetemol at the maximum dose - 4x 2 tablets a day - is fine though. Have just been reassured of this myself by obstetrician.

Also - warm bath? Hot water bottle?

You can have codeine but best to have that prescribed by your GP or at very the least speak to the pharmacist first.

Cura heat pads are lovely. There about a fiver for a two pack and each pad lasts about 12 hours. They stick onto your skin and heat up. They won't cure you but they do feel nice.

co codamol is fine but you can't be sold them OTC while pg so you'll need a script.

Thanks everyone - I'll get some paracetamol and speak to the pharmacist tomorrow.

My sister did something similar and she was told ONLY PARACETEMOL.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!