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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kesun" data-source="post: 720716" data-attributes="member: 39776">My husband has the same problem - both the osteo arthritis and difficulty getting cocodamol from  well-meaning pharmacists who come across as interfering and patronising. Our GP won't give this kind of painkiller on repeat prescription, and it feels too silly to make a distant appointment to see a GP to tell him the osteo arthritis still hurts and paracetamol still doesn't stop the pain. The other helpful suggestion the pharmacists almost always make is that ibuprofen will work better as it's also anti-inflammatory.  This is the pharmacy that dispenses his warfarin with its solemn warnings against taking NSAIDs.  They've also recommended TENS - which turns out to be contra-indicated for anyone with an implanted defibrillator (the reason my husband's on warfarin in the first place). I do feel your frustration - though not, luckily for me, your pain <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />Kate</blockquote>

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