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Date: 21.03.2011
From: Ken

Subject: Pain killers

I have not yet been prescibed a pain killer that does not have significant side effects, they all seem to give either constipation, stomach aches or diarrhoea !!!
Is there a perfect one.
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Date: 21.03.2011
From: nicola

Subject: Re: Pain killers

Hi ken, I'm not sure where your pain is but have you tried acupuncture?
It does work, not always immediately and it can take a few sessions, but it does provide pain relief. It doesnt hurt and a lot of NHS physios offer it, the only side effect is that it can promote a sense of relaxation and make you a bit sleepy - not so bad eh!
any of the drugs with codeine with make you a bit bunged-up or sleepy so its hard to find something thats perfect.... and having needles stuck in your leg isnt everyones idea of pain-relief! I'm an nhs physio who uses acupuncture at work and i've needled myself when things have been bad and i had a lot of arm pain and it has truly helped.!
I know that a lot of other people might reccomend smoking something of the more 'herbal' variety for pain relief, again apparently v effective but not everyones cuppa!
Good luck
Nicola
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Date: 23.03.2011
From: Maz

Subject: Re: Pain killers

I too can say acupuncture is a good option for pain!! I have used it on and off most of my life & recently for the pain from a torn meniscus cartilage. Other than that I don't believe there are any pain killers that don't have some sort of side effect.
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Date: 24.03.2011
From: Gaynor

Subject: Re: Pain killers

Aaaahhhh constipation! Gotta love codeine for giving you constipation. Turns your bowels to cement. But, there are things that can help with constipation. I guess it's a trade off. I'd rather be constipated than wanting to put my head through a wall in pain.
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