Does anyone know if it's safe to use Ibuprofen gel when taking PD meds.? I'm on Elderpryl and Madopar.
I've got a very painful swollen bite on my lower leg. Didn't see the little blighter that did it! My leg has gone hard and feels hot and itchy. Also hurts to walk on it. I put Sudocrem on last night, but hasn't helped.
If not Ibuprofen gel, what else can I do to relieve the swelling?
Really need it to go down and feel better soon, as I'm going on a Hotel Chocolat Experience and Tasting day course, on Saturday and don't want to miss that!!!!
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Amnot allowed to ue iboprufen mysef because allergic to asprin. Hope you get it sorted.
Yes, I think Ibuprofen gel is for joint/muscle pain. You need some anti-sting ointment.
For info, I've used Ibuprofen gel without any problems - I'm on different meds but they all work in broadly the same way so I'm sure it fine to use it.
Just had a call from the Practice Nurse at my surgery and she's going to look at the bite at 11.30am., so hopefully all will be well. Thank you Porthos and Tabbycat for your replies.
Hi I dont have a cure for the bite, but I can recommend a method of keeping mozzie's away and that is avon 'skin so soft' as anglers we use it and even soldiers use it.
Yes, use it all the time.........always have it in stock. Put it on my arms and chest the other day, forgot my legs!! That'll teach me. Now got some antihistamine cream from the nurse, but still hurts like hell.
My best friend is our local Avon lady, so I've been using it for a few years now. Mind you, it doesn't always work, I find. Either that, or I'm particularly tasty to the little biting blighters! Think this one was a horse fly bite though.......they can be gross. Anyway, my leg seems a little bit better this evening, after 2 applications of antihistamine. Will see what the morning brings......
Thanks Sue.....it's gone down slightly today and less painful and hot.
My bite is nothing compared to what you're going through though! Hope all goes well on 10th. August. I admire the way you seem to take it all in your stride.
