Ibuprofen befor a long ride
06-05-07, 09:07 AM
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Ibroprufen can affect some people and is no to be advised for any one with Heart problems. It does affect me and I do not take any painkiller untill it is required. That small pull you feel on the ride- that has most of the symptoms masked by a painkiller- can be a bit more serious than you thought. Mind you- That severe pull that stops you riding can be alleviated by a Pain killer. The best of which comes out of a bottle and is taken internally- My particular favourite is Cognac but I have heard that Rum and Whisky work just as well
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I often take Ibuprophen before long rides to alleviate pain from arthritis in my shoulders and lower back pain from a herniated disc. For most rides, I only take it if I have been having pain recently. For centuries and MTB races, 4 pills with breakfast and q4h all day is standard procedure.
06-05-07, 11:07 AM
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If you're a weight weenie and trying to lighten the load, nothing beats Carters Pills.
06-05-07, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The Weak Link
If you're a weight weenie and trying to lighten the load, nothing beats Carters Pills.
Though, I must admit that one gave me a good chuckle.
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Originally Posted by The Weak Link
No, it isn't.
Caffeine, however, can make you pee.
Caffeine, however, can make you pee.
Neither is caffeine. Recent scientific/medical opinion is that it has only minimal diuretic effects. Drink a lot of coffee and you'll likely pass about the same amount of urine as if you drank an equal amount of water.
I'll have a grande, please!
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Aleve. At minimum.
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Every morning I take ketoprofen, another and for me, more effective NSAID, for arthritis in my lower back. I find that half of the maximum dose keeps the inflammation under control, but I still worry about stomach damage. Tried reducing the dosage further, but too much pain.
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[QUOTE=freeranger]I was taking ibu before rides, but I got to wondering-maybe I shouldn't do that, as it might cause me not to feel pain, and my body might not be warning me to stop doing whatever it was that was causing the pain. Kind of like missing a warning sign that you are risking injury. Whadda ya think?[/QUOTE]
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If Ibuprofen is good, wouldn't Vicodin be better?? 
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I will generally take some aspirin before 3hr+ ride. I don't get pain but riding tht long will stress my muscles and produce some inflammation and edema. The aspirin with a bit of caffeine in it acts to reduce both making my recovering a bit quicker
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Originally Posted by alicestrong
If Ibuprofen is good, wouldn't Vicodin be better??
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I would love to be able to take "Vitamin I" a lot more than I do, but stomach problems make me keep it to a minimum. I take it the day after a hard ride to make the recovery ride go smoother. Rarely, I'll take it before a tough ride. I would never worry about it masking any damaging pain.
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If you have arthritic knees there is
It helps a lot.
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Anti-inflammatory effects of NSAID's don't really kick in until you've been taking them regularly for at least a few days - probably varies by drug.
