Aspirin

**Succio** · 07-30-2006, 11:56 PM

any problems wiht taking aspirin? im 17 y.o. and i take it twice a week

**DarkFalcon** · 07-31-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SUccio

any problems wiht taking aspirin? im 17 y.o. and i take it twice a week

Taking it with what? How much do you take 2x a week and why?

**Succio** · 07-31-2006, 03:07 AM

what do u mean taking it with what? i take it on chest/tri days because of my elbow pain. i take 1 pill early, then hours later take 2, 1 hour before my workout

**Jayelin** · 07-31-2006, 03:49 AM

You'd be better off with ibuprophen (commercially sold as motrin) or naproxen sodium (aleve), as they are anti-inflamitories. Salicylic Acid (asprin) is a blood thinner. Acetominophen (Tylenol) is effective as a pain reliever as it actually blocks pain receptors in your brain, but can cause liver damage if taken in excess or with alcohal.

Asprin is good for certain types of headaches (such as tension headaches), but I've never heard it reccomended for body pain. I reccomend you switch to ibuprophen or naproxen sodium. Don't bother with brand names, I always buy generic. Naproxen was actually prescribed by my doctor for my wrist and for my tailbone, but I have a bad reaction to it, so I take diclofenac (generic for Volterin) which is also an anti-inflamitory, or ibuprophen.

**powerman2000** · 07-31-2006, 06:27 AM

Aspirin is most definitely an anti-inflammatory compound.

"Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid (acetosal) is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. It has also an anticoagulant ("blood-thinning") effect and is used in long-term low-doses to prevent heart attacks."

I don't respond well to ibuprofens. Aleve works ok for me, but aspirin is the King of pain relievers for me personally.

**powerman2000** · 07-31-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SUccio

what do u mean taking it with what? i take it on chest/tri days because of my elbow pain. i take 1 pill early, then hours later take 2, 1 hour before my workout

Well, you shouldn't take it on an empty stomach or with other compounds that may cause stomach irritation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin

**Jayhawkk** · 07-31-2006, 06:48 AM

I can't find anything that would make taking those doses and frequencies a problem but i'm far from a doc

If you want a legit answer there are websites that'll answer that with MD's.

**DarkFalcon** · 07-31-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Well, you shouldn't take it on an empty stomach or with other compounds that may cause stomach irritation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin

Exactly, large doses over long periods of time can have serious consequences for your stomach lining but you will have no problem at the dose and frequency you described.

**DJSTARER** · 07-31-2006, 01:25 PM

i heard somewhere that those over-the-counter drugs stop muscle synthesis

Boomer718 · 07-31-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

i heard somewhere that those over-the-counter drugs stop muscle synthesis

Jeez, I hope that's not true. I take Aleve, somewhat regularly, for lower back pain. :confused2:

**DJSTARER** · 07-31-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer718

Jeez, I hope that's not true. I take Aleve, somewhat regularly, for lower back pain. :confused2:

yeah... something about dampening your receptors telling your body it needs repair... being as it sure as heck is telling a part of your brain that.

07-30-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,935 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 95	Aspirin any problems wiht taking aspirin? im 17 y.o. and i take it twice a week

07-31-2006, 03:49 AM	#4
Jayelin IronMass Vip Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 791 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 28	You'd be better off with ibuprophen (commercially sold as motrin) or naproxen sodium (aleve), as they are anti-inflamitories. Salicylic Acid (asprin) is a blood thinner. Acetominophen (Tylenol) is effective as a pain reliever as it actually blocks pain receptors in your brain, but can cause liver damage if taken in excess or with alcohal. Asprin is good for certain types of headaches (such as tension headaches), but I've never heard it reccomended for body pain. I reccomend you switch to ibuprophen or naproxen sodium. Don't bother with brand names, I always buy generic. Naproxen was actually prescribed by my doctor for my wrist and for my tailbone, but I have a bad reaction to it, so I take diclofenac (generic for Volterin) which is also an anti-inflamitory, or ibuprophen. __________________ George Orwell was double plus right.

07-31-2006, 06:27 AM	#5
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,086 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 199	Aspirin is most definitely an anti-inflammatory compound. "Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid (acetosal) is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. It has also an anticoagulant ("blood-thinning") effect and is used in long-term low-doses to prevent heart attacks." I don't respond well to ibuprofens. Aleve works ok for me, but aspirin is the King of pain relievers for me personally. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

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07-31-2006, 01:25 PM	#9
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07-31-2006, 03:07 AM	#3
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,935 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 95	what do u mean taking it with what? i take it on chest/tri days because of my elbow pain. i take 1 pill early, then hours later take 2, 1 hour before my workout

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