Anti inflammatory advice

[ratfink]

So can a gel form of ibruprofen be safer maybe than a pill?

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).

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.

[nuts250]

Thanks all for the contributions. As ever have gained knowledge. Onwards to clay bank east this week! Enjoy your weekends.

[Alexandra]

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).

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.

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.

[wharfeego]

Did quite a bit of research into NSAI's and endurance sport for a short article I wrote for 220 Triathlon mag...

Some good info there nik.

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?

[injury advice]

Personal opinion Try not to take them, take natural anti inflammitory .google natures aid Anti Inflammitory

[Brotherton Lad]

My personal opinion, too, avoid taking pills. It's inflamed for a reason. Use RICE and gentle massage.

[injury advice]

Ice is the best option

[Grouse]

Placebo ice.

[stevefoster]

Ice............on the rocks.

[ZootHornRollo]

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.