how much ibuprofen do you take PRE-ride?
09-12-12, 04:57 PM
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how much ibuprofen do you take PRE-ride?
I sometimes take ibuprofen before and/or during rides and I’m sure others do as well so I was curious about how much other people take. Please no one panic. With my cycling and dosage it probably comes out to about 1200 mgs a week or less. Does anyone else take this much or am I the biggest doper?
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I sometimes take ibuprofen before rides and I’m sure others do as well and I was curious about how much other people take. For a 10 mile ride I take nothing. Before a 10-30 mile ride I’ll take 2-3 pills (400-600 mgs) with the possibility of a pill or two along the way. Any ride over 30 miles I’ll take 4 with the possibility of another 2 pills at the halfway point. Please no one panic. With my cycling and dosage this probably comes out to about 1200 mgs a week. Does anyone else take as much or am I the biggest doper?
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That kind of pain needn't be part of cycling:
~Get a pro-fit. Expensive, but entirely worth it.
~Try a bunch of saddles. Many dealerships have an exchange program, so you can keep trying different saddles until you find the perfect one.
~Consider trying yoga. Flexibility and body awareness are a huge part of it for me. I am faster, stronger, and more comfortable riding now at 43 than I was in my 20's.
Save your suffering for lactate threshold moments, like when you're riding people off your wheel, or beating younger riders up the mountain.
~Get a pro-fit. Expensive, but entirely worth it.
~Try a bunch of saddles. Many dealerships have an exchange program, so you can keep trying different saddles until you find the perfect one.
~Consider trying yoga. Flexibility and body awareness are a huge part of it for me. I am faster, stronger, and more comfortable riding now at 43 than I was in my 20's.
Save your suffering for lactate threshold moments, like when you're riding people off your wheel, or beating younger riders up the mountain.
09-12-12, 05:26 PM
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You don't like having a liver much, do you?
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https://www.google.com/search?q=ibuprofen+liver+damage
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Pain is your body's way of telling you that you are overdoing it or that something is wrong. I know several people that took something for the pain and ended up making the problem worse.
09-12-12, 05:54 PM
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2-3 before a 50-100 miler once a week. I'm 58 and tendonitis in my left elbow flares up occassionally. Once I'm warmed up after 12-15 miles I'm usually fine. 200 mg gel caps so the most I'm taking is 600 mgs.
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I have taken pre-ride ibupro, but not as a matter of habit. I've had a couple of periods in my life where I was way behind in the spring time, and would use pre-ride ibupro at about 600mg for two to three hour rides. I've never dosed mid-ride, and almost never after, either. Not out of rational opposition, just habit.
If you feel the need to take pain relievers because of chronic pain, I'd suggest a doctor consultation to determine safe levels, because you can mess yourself up with that stuff if you over do it.
I'd be surprised if 1200mg/week was anywhere near the danger zone, but I'm not qualified to speak on the matter, that's for sure.
If you feel the need to take pain relievers because of chronic pain, I'd suggest a doctor consultation to determine safe levels, because you can mess yourself up with that stuff if you over do it.
I'd be surprised if 1200mg/week was anywhere near the danger zone, but I'm not qualified to speak on the matter, that's for sure.
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None. I don't think I've ever taken any before or during a ride. Maybe some after, once... I can't rule it out, but I can't think of any example either.
If it hurts, you're doing it wrong (unless you have a particular reason, like the guy with tendonitis).
If it hurts, you're doing it wrong (unless you have a particular reason, like the guy with tendonitis).
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I take 2 to 4 200mg before a ride. I'm very large and have had issues with my knee and ankle and the ibuprofens help.
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I sometimes take ibuprofen before rides and I’m sure others do as well and I was curious about how much other people take. For a 10 mile ride I take nothing. Before a 10-30 mile ride I’ll take 2-3 pills (400-600 mgs) with the possibility of a pill or two along the way. Any ride over 30 miles I’ll take 4 with the possibility of another 2 pills at the halfway point. Please no one panic. With my cycling and dosage this probably comes out to about 1200 mgs a week. Does anyone else take as much or am I the biggest doper?
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It never occured to me to take any, and I'm a 50 year old fart doing 50-80 mile hilly rides & some races.
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09-12-12, 08:47 PM
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Someone please tell me the OP is trolling.
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You don't like having a liver much, do you?
https://www.google.com/search?q=ibuprofen+liver+damage
https://www.google.com/search?q=ibuprofen+liver+damage
Acetaminophen damages the liver not the kidneys.
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Probably.
But on the slim chance he/she is serious ...
snookanglr ... if cycling hurts you that much, I'd suggest going to a bicycle shop and having them check the fit of your bicycle.
But on the slim chance he/she is serious ...
snookanglr ... if cycling hurts you that much, I'd suggest going to a bicycle shop and having them check the fit of your bicycle.
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09-13-12, 06:45 AM
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Some recent studies have shown that ibuprofen and similar NSAIDs interfere with the rebuilding/recovery process after workouts. Here's a few items on that topic. The first one concludes, “When you have inflammation and pain from an acute injury, in that situation, NSAIDs are very effective. But to take them before every workout or match is a mistake.”
https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/0...ring-exercise/
https://fellrnr.com/wiki/NSAIDs_and_Running
https://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/m..._endurance.htm
For that reason, I try to avoid them. Being older, I know a number of very physically active guys who had severe osteoarthritis of the knee or hip necessitating eventual replacement. These guys were able to stay active using high doses of ibuprofen for years before finally getting the surgery.
https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/0...ring-exercise/
https://fellrnr.com/wiki/NSAIDs_and_Running
https://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/m..._endurance.htm
For that reason, I try to avoid them. Being older, I know a number of very physically active guys who had severe osteoarthritis of the knee or hip necessitating eventual replacement. These guys were able to stay active using high doses of ibuprofen for years before finally getting the surgery.
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I sometimes take ibuprofen before rides and I’m sure others do as well and I was curious about how much other people take. For a 10 mile ride I take nothing. Before a 10-30 mile ride I’ll take 2-3 pills (400-600 mgs) with the possibility of a pill or two along the way. Any ride over 30 miles I’ll take 4 with the possibility of another 2 pills at the halfway point. Please no one panic. With my cycling and dosage this probably comes out to about 1200 mgs a week. Does anyone else take as much or am I the biggest doper?
Trolling. Absent an explanation, the "10-30 mile ride" stuff is ridiculous.
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Maximum dose of ibuprofen is 800mg / dose. 2400mg / day. This maximum dose is by prescription only. Biggest concern with taking during a ride is that you should always take ibu with food. 600mg dose is for 6 hours and you are only riding about 2 hrs at the most. 1200mg / week should be no problem.
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Maximum dose of ibuprofen is 800mg / dose. 2400mg / day. This maximum dose is by prescription only. Biggest concern with taking during a ride is that you should always take ibu with food. 600mg dose is for 6 hours and you are only riding about 2 hrs at the most. 1200mg / week should be no problem.
09-13-12, 09:03 AM
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None. Occasionally I will take a couple pills after I hurt myself.
