pain meds

[latin22]

I was wondering if its true that pain meds like advil and tylenol and work agasinst your gains in the gym.I take Ibuprofen for headaches with this get in the way of my muscle growth? If so is there any other pain meds that don't interfere wioth muscle growth?

[THE BOUNCER]

Your talking about non steroidal anti inflammatories.

I have seen some talk if you were to take ibuprofen before a workout that it can interfere with the inflammatory response of the body to weight training. that is part of what makes muscle grow. i dont know how great the science on that is though.

i would say, you might not want to take it after a workout but if you have headache that night, i dont see a problem with it.

[latin22]

I don't ever take it after a workout i know the pain is a good sign, but how long should i wait after taking some NSAIDs to workout?

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

I don't ever take it after a workout i know the pain is a good sign, but how long should i wait after taking some NSAIDs to workout?

that question is really not something that anyone can answer. it would all be speculation. you really shouldn't even be worried about it. its like worrying about the type of oxygen your breathing and how pure it is. work out hard, eat right, rest, and if you have pain, take an Advil.

[latin22]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

that question is really not something that anyone can answer. it would all be speculation. you really shouldn't even be worried about it. its like worrying about the type of oxygen your breathing and how pure it is. work out hard, eat right, rest, and if you have pain, take an Advil.

lol i see your point I'll take my pain meds as needed and not worry.Thanks for clearing it up for me

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

lol i see your point I'll take my pain meds as needed and not worry.Thanks for clearing it up for me

ya bro, if you worry about every little thing, you will never get anywhere. i remember seing something on the news about 4 years ago that said, "brushing your teeth may cause cancer of the mouth," LMAO.

for every good thing we do there is 10 problems with it.

[latin22]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

ya bro, if you worry about every little thing, you will never get anywhere. i remember seing something on the news about 4 years ago that said, "brushing your teeth may cause cancer of the mouth," LMAO.

for every good thing we do there is 10 problems with it.

LOL I hear ya man. thanks again

[alwaysgrowing]

i just saw this post, I know its kind of old, but I wouldn't take tylenol, or any acetaminophen at all if you use AAS. acetaminophen is harsh on your liver. so stick with advil if anything

[latin22]

Originally Posted by alwaysgrowing

i just saw this post, I know its kind of old, but I wouldn't take tylenol, or any acetaminophen at all if you use AAS. acetaminophen is harsh on your liver. so stick with advil if anything

really? but that should only be a problem if I'm taking an oral steroid though right? I'm currently running Sustanon @ 500 mgs per week.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

really? but that should only be a problem if I'm taking an oral steroid though right? I'm currently running Sustanon @ 500 mgs per week.

i would say overall acetaminophen is a more harsh drug then ibuprofin.

[alwaysgrowing]

Originally Posted by latin22

really? but that should only be a problem if I'm taking an oral steroid though right? I'm currently running Sustanon @ 500 mgs per week.

i'd stay away from acetaminophen when on anything. it can cause irreversible liver damage in rare cases. but it always taxes the liver. stick to advil

[latin22]

really? well that fucking sucks.I'm on antibotics for broncitis right now and I can't take NSAIDS with this medicine.This medicine gives me headaches so I've been taking acetaminophen.Damn I better ask my doctor what I can do then.NSAIDS prevent my medicine from fulling working if I take it thats why I can't take advil.Thanks guys I have to find an alternative then.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

really? well that fucking sucks.I'm on antibotics for broncitis right now and I can't take NSAIDS with this medicine.This medicine gives me headaches so I've been taking acetaminophen.Damn I better ask my doctor what I can do then.NSAIDS prevent my medicine from fulling working if I take it thats why I can't take advil.Thanks guys I have to find an alternative then.

How often are you getting headaches? This may be something you want to talk to your doctor about.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

I'm on antibotics for broncitis right now and I can't take NSAIDS with this medicine. NSAIDS prevent my medicine from fulling working if I take it thats why I can't take advil.

is this something your doc told you or something you read off the net? you have to watch what you read online, cyberchondriacs are all over and they will tell you , you are dieing because you use you have a pimple on your nose. lol.

[latin22]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

is this something your doc told you or something you read off the net? you have to watch what you read online, cyberchondriacs are all over and they will tell you , you are dieing because you use you have a pimple on your nose. lol.

Well I sometimes get headaches but they are in the back of my neck area I believe they are tension headaches.The medicine I'm taking now requires me to stay extra hydrated cuase it drys you out but when I wakeup in the morning I haven't been drinking water for 6-8 hours so I get a nasty headache and I have to take something drinking a big glass of water doesn't help.The pharmacist told me I have to drink alot of water and not to take ibupofren with the meds.So I was taking acetaminophen.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

Well I sometimes get headaches but they are in the back of my neck area I believe they are tension headaches.The medicine I'm taking now requires me to stay extra hydrated cuase it drys you out but when I wakeup in the morning I haven't been drinking water for 6-8 hours so I get a nasty headache and I have to take something drinking a big glass of water doesn't help.The pharmacist told me I have to drink alot of water and not to take ibupofren with the meds.So I was taking acetaminophen.

how many acetaminophen are you taking a day? if it is only a small amount for a short period of time you will be fine.

[latin22]

I'm on my meds for 10 days total I've done 2 days so far.I only take one 1000mg dose in the morning and thats it for the day.I'll need it for 10 days total unless these morning headaches tamper off.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by latin22

I'm on my meds for 10 days total I've done 2 days so far.I only take one 1000mg dose in the morning and thats it for the day.I'll need it for 10 days total unless these morning headaches tamper off.

that dose is fine for 10 days. dont worry about it.

[Alin]

Originally Posted by latin22

I was wondering if its true that pain meds like advil and tylenol and work agasinst your gains in the gym.I take Ibuprofen for headaches with this get in the way of my muscle growth? If so is there any other pain meds that don't interfere wioth muscle growth?

you will be fine if you dont make habit of taking them. use ONLY when needed.

[DragonRider]

Originally Posted by latin22

I was wondering if its true that pain meds like advil and tylenol and work agasinst your gains in the gym.I take Ibuprofen for headaches with this get in the way of my muscle growth? If so is there any other pain meds that don't interfere wioth muscle growth?

The original article was referring to every day use for those who take pain relievers due to chronic pain. Occasional use is not going to hinder your gains significantly.

[THE BOUNCER]

hey dragon, do you happen to have that article? i would be interested in reading it.

[DragonRider]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

hey dragon, do you happen to have that article? i would be interested in reading it.

I read it on another board. I'm going to have to look through them and see if I can find it again.