Do any of you take meds on a ride? When I did the MS130, I took Tylenol at the halfway mark and it made the ride a lot easier. My legs weren't so sore. I was just wondering if it is all in my mind or does it really help.
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09-19-2008, 10:05 AM #1
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09-19-2008, 10:45 AM #2
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I occasionally take ibuprofen when my knees start to give me a bad time. I have used it the last two years on a one day double century. I don't usually take it until the 100 mile mark and then only one tablet. Then I take another about about 150. Usually two is all I need.
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09-19-2008, 10:52 AM #3
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I took advil at the MS Ride this year (Saturday only). Yes - it helped.
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09-19-2008, 08:44 PM #4
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Advil is my drug of choice too! Be sure if you are taking ibuprofen that you are well hydrated. If you are significantly dehydrated when you take it, you run the risk of kidney damage. Sometimes when I can't take ibuprofen (sore stomach) I am surprised at how well tylenol does work. Tokie
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09-20-2008, 07:59 AM #5
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Tylenol is great for pain but doesn't help with inflammation like ibuprofen. I prefer ibuprofen for that reason.
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09-20-2008, 02:37 PM #6
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I've read that ibuprofen can interfere with rebuilding muscle tissue.
Guess we just have to suffer
Or, somebody pass the Tramadol.
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