[pct-l] Ibuprofen or Vitamin I

[Romano Scaturro]

Thanks for this important info.  I never knew that it might be a link to 
hyponatremia.  However Tylenol just does not work for me.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ellen Shopes" <igellen at comcast.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Ibuprofen or Vitamin I


>I tend to agree with some of what you say.  Ibuprofen (and other
> COX-inhibitors) have a number of problems.  The most common side effect is
> gastric irritation, which can sometimes be minimized by taking it with
> meals.  It also decreases renal blood flow, which is a problem for people
> who may be dehydrated or already have marginal kidney function.  We avoid
> using this class of drugs on older people having surgery if their kidney
> function is impaired.  Because of its effects on the kidney, it has been
> linked to hyponatremia (low sodium levels) in endurance athletes.  It also
> inhibits platelet function and makes one more susceptible to bleeding and
> bruising.  Finally, there has been concern in the orthopedic community for
> some time about impaired bone formation and delayed healing of fractures
> (for those of you prone to stress fractures).
> Understanding all that, it is not unreasonable to use the recommended 
> (read
> the label) dosing schedule.  Just be aware of potential problems should 
> they
> be encountered.
> I am also hesitant to 'mask' an early injury with an 
> anti-inflammatory/pain
> reliever.  Part of this means knowing your body.  I usually avoid taking 
> it
> for my back (I'll just push my limits until it goes out), but will use it
> for knee pain.  An alternative is Tylenol.  It is not a COX-inhibitor and
> therefore does not have the same side effect profile.  It is an excellent
> pain killer, the long-acting stuff is helpful, but can cause liver 
> problems
> if used excessively.
> OK, probably more info than anybody wanted!
> Elderly Ellen
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brendon Melville" <brendonmelville at hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 4:48 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Ibuprofen or Vitamin I
>
>
>>
>> After reading the Yogi guide and some journals from last year that
>> thur-hikers are taking lots of Ibuprofen.
>>
>>
>>
>> I know that Ibuprofen is good for muscle pain and is also
>> anti-inflammatory but is it good to treat Ibprofen like a Vitamin ?  Why
>> are thru-hikers taking so much ?
>>
>>
>>
>> I ask this questions because I am fighting foot Tendonitis. A problem 
>> that
>> I must overcome before the starting the PCT hike. Part of my treatment is
>> taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
>>
>> When I take these drugs I know I could run eight miles on my foot easy,
>> because they are also masking the pain. But I also know this would be
>> stupid. Taking Ibuprofen on the trail everyday could be masking foot pain
>> for a short time, making the problem worst.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since I have develop tendonitis, I have change my training for the PCT.
>> Now in the morning I train by watching "Band of brothers" on DVD. Later 
>> in
>> the evening I cross train by spending an hour or two on the playstation.
>>
>>
>>
>> Brendon
>>
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