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Can I Take Painkillers For Fever And Shoulder Pain?
I have a slight temperature 101F and when I cough (which I am doing more & more frequently) I get a sharp pain about half way down my right shoulder blade. Is it OK to take painkillers (to relieve the temperature) and go to work I am due back in tomorrow afetr the break - Thanks maureen
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Hi,
You may have had a chest infection with a touch of pleurisy. Paracetamol and ibuprofen would be advisable to relieve the pain and fever. If you feel well enough then I would agree you could go to work.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
You may have had a chest infection with a touch of pleurisy. Paracetamol and ibuprofen would be advisable to relieve the pain and fever. If you feel well enough then I would agree you could go to work.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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