Over-the-counter pain relief can help to treat problems such as headaches, colds and flu, migraine and muscle pains, and we can help you to find the right options for your situation. Some options include paracetamol, which is excellent for interrupting pain receptors in the body and reducing fever, and some include ibuprofen, which reduces inflammation and pain. You may have personal preferences or you may be advised to alternate the two options if you have severe or ongoing pain.

Migraines are hard to live with and migraine medication can help to stop migraines in their tracks, especially if they are in the early stages. Migraleve is a good option for migraines, containing paracetamol, codeine and buclizine for complete relief. This is a short-term solution only and is not suitable for extended use, so you should seek help from your doctor if you have persistent migraines as it is important to rule out underlying causes. Chiropractic treatment can also be extremely helpful here as migraines are often related to skeletal misalignment.

Looking after your health means considering the reasons behind your symptoms rather than masking them with pain relief. While pain relief is extremely helpful in the short term, addressing your symptoms effectively is a longer process that will bring better results. It may help to look at your lifestyle and work out where you can make changes to combat the pain you are experiencing. For instance, making changes to your diet to cut out inflammatory foods can make a huge difference to your well-being, and taking daily exercise to get your body moving and keep your joints mobile can be transformative. We will be happy to discuss lifestyle changes with you, and we can advise you on introducing changes gradually. Maintaining a healthy weight and a good level of fitness can help to manage short-term, long term and chronic pain and is a great way to put yourself in control of your health.

Here at Gray’s totalhealth Pharmacy, our experienced healthcare team aims to support families in our local community in all of their healthcare needs. We offer a range of online and face-to-face services, and we can offer advice on all your healthcare questions. We have a wide range of vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as health and beauty products, over-the-counter medicines and more. Please pop in and see us in our Irish independently-owned community Pharmacy in Castletroy, Limerick, or order online for discreet and convenient delivery across Ireland.