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Thread ID: 81239	2007-07-21 14:29:00	Pain relief for sore ribs?	Greg (193)	PC World Chat

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571106	2007-07-22 04:07:00	... Absinthe, at least the original stuff had a reputation: At the height of this popularity, absinthe was portrayed as a dangerously addictive, psychoactive drug; the chemical thujone was blamed for most of its deleterious effects. By 1915, it was banned in a number of European countries and the United States. Even though it was vilified, no evidence shows it to be any more dangerous or psychoactive than ordinary alcohol. Wormwood extract can cause renal failure and death from excessive amounts of thujone, which in large quantities acts as a convulsive neurotoxin. Its useless for pain.As an off-topic comment, when I visited the Czech Republic last year, I tried Absinthe (the modern version without the psychoactives and wormwood extract). Very fiery and reminiscent of green Chartreuse (but not as pleasant as Chartreuse!). When we left Frankfurt, I was asked whether I had any alcohol in my baggage. When I admitted I had (it was a Czech liqueur called Becherovka - yum!), they were very keen to ensure is was NOT Absinthe - apparently it's still illegal in Germany!	johcar (6283)
571107	2007-07-22 04:22:00	. . . that's just a cheap shot at someone in pain . . . . . . shame on you . . . . I was giving Greg a bit of cheek as he had given me in my Science or Religion? Thread . Why doesn't Greg just go to another doctor if he is not satisfied with his doctor’s advice? Should there be a God? I don't think that you would PREY on him . The Devil might PREY on you though, for your uncharitable remark . Which I presume was 'tongue in cheek' ? PJ . Isn't that what religious people do? Ahhh yes it is . The Devil can't prey on me; you see I would have to believe in him first . Which I presume was 'tongue in cheek' Yip that's all it was . :rolleyes:	radium (8645)
571108	2007-07-22 05:45:00	Why doesn't Greg just go to another doctor if he is not satisfied with his doctor’s advice? Theres not much you can do about broken ribs, a bit like broken toe bones . He just asked for some recommendations for pain management .	pctek (84)
571109	2007-07-22 05:46:00	Hmmmm, I have tried searching for drugs begin with "Ab", but none of them show similar pronunciation as "Absynth" . Don't worry, it is just me being curious only . :p Cheers :) lol yea, i was being cheeky, i was meaning the 70% alcohol drink . I find it disgusting but talk about strong!	rob_on_guitar (4196)
571110	2007-07-22 08:06:00	The generic name is "A.P. codeine" for the obvious reason. A chemist should have that cheaper than a tradenamed version in a pretty box. It's non-prescription, but it is controlled ... you probably have to show ID and sign for it. If you are refering to Pirophen, then you are... semi-right. It is a pharmacy-only medicine, meaning that it "may only be sold in a community or hospital pharmacy, or a shop in an isolated area that is licensed to sell that it. The sale may be made by any salesperson". The classification (www.medsafe.govt.nz), however, doesn't state that the purchase (thanks somebody for correcting me on the word "purchasement") must be recorded, unless it is a restricted medicine (aka Pharmacist-only medicine). Cheers :)	Renmoo (66)
571111	2007-07-22 20:43:00	If you are refering to Pirophen, then you are... semi-right. It is a pharmacy-only medicine, meaning that it "may only be sold in a community or hospital pharmacy, or a shop in an isolated area that is licensed to sell that it. The sale may be made by any salesperson". The classification (www.medsafe.govt.nz), however, doesn't state that the purchase (thanks somebody for correcting me on the word "purchasement") must be recorded, unless it is a restricted medicine (aka Pharmacist-only medicine). Cheers :) Nah, it means you have to buy it in a chemist shop, rather than a supermarket. Never had to sign for it.	pctek (84)
571112	2007-07-23 07:50:00	Just try not to look sad like you need a big bear hug from a friend to cheer you up.... I made that mistake, and the subsequent big bear hug was quite possibly the most painful experience i have had in my life...... I still don't know how i broke mine.. see i was really drunk at the time! :p Time heals, and that's the only cure i found for cracked ribs. Take it easy.	personthingy (1670)
571113	2007-07-23 21:29:00	I had a floating rib for almost 9 months. Man that is the most uncomfortable thing I've had. The doc just said time and take it easy it will be right in a few months,.	rob_on_guitar (4196)
571114	2007-07-23 22:17:00	Absinthe maketh the heart grow fonder and may help you forget your injury. However, there is a only a brief window of opportunity before you pass out. Waking up is equally painful, but it will sure take your mind off your ribs (until Ruth calls on the great white telephone). Cheers Billy 8-{) :D	Billy T (70)
571115	2007-07-24 01:35:00	Breaking a rib seems to be a painful way to get a new girlfriend, even if she is "the only girl in the world".	Graham L (2)
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