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I think it might be a bit safer but can still have a systematic effect (ie affect the rest of your body). So in theory (though the effect is likely to be less than taking a pill) putting gel on your kneee can affect acid production in your stomach (cazy eh).Quote:
Originally Posted by nuts250
If you use gel you need to follow the dose, not take other ibuprofen/aspirin type drugs as well (though you could take paracetemol for pain) - and remember to wash our hands.
Thanks all for the contributions. As ever have gained knowledge. Onwards to clay bank east this week! Enjoy your weekends.
Ibuprofen-type gel really can upset your stomach if it is susceptible. At one time I took lots and lots of aspirin and strong NSAIDs for migraines and injuries. Probably as a result, I now have lots of stomach problems, so never take any. My GP thought Ibuprofen gel would be OK, but when I tried it my stomach quickly got sore. This is not so surprising - after all you can kill someone by putting poison on their skin, it has been done.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratfink
Some good info there nik.Quote:
Originally Posted by nikalas
I wonder how a 'non-anti-inflams' competitor would feel about being beaten by someone dosed-up on anti-inflams? It's a form of drug abuse isn't it?
Personal opinion Try not to take them, take natural anti inflammitory .google natures aid Anti Inflammitory
My personal opinion, too, avoid taking pills. It's inflamed for a reason. Use RICE and gentle massage.
Ice is the best option
Placebo ice.
Ice............on the rocks.
maybe I'm misguided but I take anti-inflamms quite regularly (Ibup / Diclofenac) - often just after or before a race to stave off sciatic pain, and they also seem to help reduce muscle soreness as a side-effect.