BS Miscreant Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I have the typical aches and pains of a guy who has spent the better part of his life beating up his body through football, soccer, basketball, etc. I am getting older, 41, but I still play soccer and basketball. I realize that I am approaching, if not already at, an age where I'm just gonna be achy or in pain alot of the time but at least for now it is only sometimes. Truth is some of it is constant but the kind you just sort of deal with but I'm talking about the kind that sidelines you on occasion. For years I've used the trusted Tylenol for fevers, Excedrin for head aches and Motrin(ibuprofin) for body and joint aches/pain. Over the last few years I've suspected that the Motrin option has been less than effective due to decades of use or possibly overuse and lately it seems to be waning even more. I've heard people swear by Aleve. Is it really that good? Is there something else out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i think aleve is a NSAID just like ibuprofen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Whiskey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 time to hang it up and start doing yoga or spin class naw seriously, I play a ton of hoops and swear by good ole Advil for aches and pains you may try and cycle off of it for a bit and then jump back in to see if it regains some effectiveness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Whiskey. outstanding postgame option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 outstanding postgame option who said anything about postgame?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Depends what ails you. Aleve is basically low level Naproxin, which is an anti-inflammatory. Take 2 Aleve every 8 hours and it's prescription strength. If you have something that would be helped by an anti-inflammatory, Aleve is the way to go. Edited June 8, 2009 by Hugh 0ne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Take it from a recovering addict. Chew up some oxy's and you'll be fine for a couple days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Just re-read your post. For joint aches and pains, Aleve is the way to go. Take 2 every 8 hours, you'll feel like a million bucks, I'd almost guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Just re-read your post. For joint aches and pains, Aleve is the way to go. Take 2 every 8 hours, you'll feel like a million bucks, I'd almost guarantee it. Aleve is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory in the same class as ibuprofen (Motrin) and may work better for you because it usually has a longer duration of action than ibuprofen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 i've been an advil guy for a while. lately extra strength tylenol has been working better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 4 Aleve in the a.m. and 2 before bed is next best ta Cortizone for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Miscreant Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Went to purchase said medicinals (ie Aleve) and asked the pharmacist about the differences between Ibuprofen and Naproxen and she said, although they do essentially the same thing, I could benefit from one over the other due to subtle differences of chemical properties so I bought the Aleve. Now I'm sitting here having taken Aleve along with two Paulaner Hefes, 3 pints of PBR ($2) and a Red Hook Copper Hook Spring Ale (very nice) and I feel much better. The jury is still out on the Aleve but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Just re-read your post. For joint aches and pains, Aleve is the way to go. Take 2 every 8 hours, you'll feel like a million bucks, I'd almost guarantee it. Great stuff for aches and pains - way better than other OTCs for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Whiskey. I like vodka for its versatility, but potato, potatoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Went to purchase said medicinals (ie Aleve) and asked the pharmacist about the differences between Ibuprofen and Naproxen and she said, although they do essentially the same thing, I could benefit from one over the other due to subtle differences of chemical properties so I bought the Aleve.Now I'm sitting here having taken Aleve along with two Paulaner Hefes, 3 pints of PBR ($2) and a Red Hook Copper Hook Spring Ale (very nice) and I feel much better. The jury is still out on the Aleve but... In the future you might want to just skip the Aleve..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 In the future you might want to just skip the Aleve..... That, my friends, is what we here in the North Woods call "dokterin" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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