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[Taz2]

No sorry I didn't. 

[Penguin]

I don't know what the first thread is, are they linked? I think the points are valid re otc medication though tbh, and also re ppi risk although I realise the benefits outweigh the risk for the majority of people who need to take them (and I note the most contentious comment has since been removed). I'm sorry you're upset Jules, especially as it is something that has effected someone close to you but I think I've missed the first thread that started this so dont understand the reference to Nurofen.

[Ayesha]

It wasn't just Jules that was upset about comments in the original thread

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,70072.msg951632.html#msg951632

[Jules]

I might have completely missed the intention of this but from my perspective it seems that I made a comment about CKLD frequently mentioning nurrofen where I highlighted it contains ibuprofen and some effects of that on the stomach. In reply some inappropriate and I think irrelevant comments were made and then a new discussion has been started so I've only just seen it and didn't know if the two are linked.

[Penguin]

It wasn't just Jules that was upset about comments in the original thread

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,70072.msg951632.html#msg951632

Ahh I hadn't seen this, thanks Ayesha. Yeah all makes sense now.

[CLKD]

I started this thread purely on Nurofen/Ibuprofen so that I didn't hijack what was being said on the other.

Which I use as necessary when VA begins to irritate.  Fortunately this isn't often these days but worth sharing when members are having urine infection-type symptoms.

[getting_old]

I don't think there are any medications that don't carry some risk, and it's always worth checking for possible side effects and interactions with other drugs. I remember the first time I saw an American advert for a paracetomol or ibuprofen type of medication, and they actually reeled off a list of what seemed like 50 different possible side effects including death. Whilst those risks are probably very small and may require a lot of contributing factors, that advert certainly made me think.
I find pharmacists are always willing to help with side effects and interactions for all medications including non-prescription, so I always check. I think there does need to be awareness of the potential risks with all medications, and sadly I don't believe we can rely on doctors to know all of the risks 

[Jules]

I started this thread purely on Nurofen/Ibuprofen so that I didn't hijack what was being said on the other.

Which I use as necessary when VA begins to irritate.  Fortunately this isn't often these days but worth sharing when members are having urine infection-type symptoms.

Yes I can see that you wouldn't want to hijack other subjects

[CLKD]

I agree getting_old - I've also bought products in a pharmacy and they never queried what else I was taking 

I tend to stick with what suits me too.  Most boxes state that if 1 needs to take medication for more than 3 days 1 should make an appt with a GP.   

[jaypo]

Having completed my NVQ4 as a pharmacy technician, I would be sacked if I didn't ask a customer what meds they were on before handing out OTC meds,EVEN paracetamol,that needs to be reported.
Ibuprofen can be way more dangerous than paracetamol to many people,asthmatics,people with liver or kidney issues,people with IBDs,the list goes on,I'd report a pharmacy if they didn't ask the relevant questions,they could be responsible for someone falling seriously ill

[CLKD]

It surprised me too though I didn't think at the time. 

[Ayesha]

Ibuprofen can be way more dangerous than paracetamol to many people,asthmatics,people with liver or kidney issues,people with IBDs,the list goes on,I'd report a pharmacy if they didn't ask the relevant questions,they could be responsible for someone falling seriously ill

Knowing how dangerous Ibuprofen can be I was shocked at the huge amount of boxes on display on the shelves in my local Sainsburys, you had to look for the Paracetamol as they were so outnumbered by all these red boxes. It would seem to be a very popular painkiller!

[getting_old]

I know a number of people who say that ibuprofen works better for them compared to paracetemol, but I do wonder if there's greater awareness of the risks of too much paracetemol and that plays a part in peoples preferences?

[Jules]

If the pain is caused by inflammation ibuprofen would work better. I've said a few times on this forum though about the side effects of it. Even with omeprazole it didn't stop it for me. When drugs are mentioned by brand name, people may not know what's in it.  But my gastric doctor told me it can damage your stomach and if you've IBS, dont use it.

[jaypo]

It can definitely damage your stomach Jules, it MUST NOT be taken on an empty stomach, supermarkets shouldn't be allowed to sell it,although it's only the 200mg you'll see on the shelves,which only means you take 2 instead of 1 of the 400mg . I have gut issues too and I never use it 🤷‍♀️