Originally Posted By: bws48
Originally Posted By: comms

I don't carry ibuprofen basically because I can't take it realize after typing above that I'm doubling up on the acetaminophen w/ the Tylenol and cold pills. So I'll probably take out the Tylenol and add some Advil.


Advil is a brand name for ibuprofen. If you can't take ibuprofen, you might want to stay away from Advil. . . smile


Umm...yeah I know that. As I stated I usually am handing out meds than taking them. Just b/c I don't take Ibu. doesn't mean I shouldn't carry it for someone who can.

Originally Posted By: NightHiker
Slight hi-jack....

Originally Posted By: MoBOB
IzzyJG99,

Everything goes through the liver. It is all bad for it. It is just a matter of degrees. I prefer ibuprofen over acetaminophen.


I use a lot of ibuprofen myself but there's something that most people don't realize...

Ibuprofen is a lot harder on the kidneys than it is on the liver. Factor that into a situation where you're breaking down a lot of muscle tissue and you can find yourself in a hurt locker surprisingly fast.

There's a condition called rhabdomylosis that can be caused by periods of extereme physical exertion as well as both hyper and hypothermia (there are other thing's that can cause it as well but other than burns those are the ones that I've actually seen cause it) it can be pretty bad news if not recognized and treated.


...and now back to the thread


Long story short. I don't take Ibu. b/c of my issues with getting Rhabdo through extreme exertion and the damage its done to my kidneys. As an ultra-endurance athlete/triathlete I have to be VERY careful with my kidneys.
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