Common use of ibuprofen by soldiers

SPC Steven M. — Fri, 23 May 2014 13:52:24 -0400

How many of you use ibuprofen excessively?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 1:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 May 2014 13:54:45 -0400

I think it is more like 55%

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 2:36 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 May 2014 14:36:33 -0400

Try naproxen!! So much better than the old motrin. I used to make fun of my NCOs for taking Motrin all of the time but now that I am at 15 years it is easier to see why they did it. Helps with the aches and pains.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 4:43 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:43:23 -0400

Some Studies have found that excessive use of NSAID may cause decrease in muscle growth. There are conflicting studies but in theory it could make sense.
http://www.somastruct.com/does-taking-ibuprofen-after-a-workout-stop-muscle-growth/

Does Taking Ibuprofen After A Workout Stop Muscle Growth

NSAIDs like ibuprofen are commonly taken for post-work out soreness, but could popping these pills be stopping your gains in the gym?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2014 7:49 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 May 2014 19:49:51 -0400

I have switched to an all natural pain reliever made by Metagenics called Inflavonoid and it helps with inflammation.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2014 5:25 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 May 2014 17:25:43 -0400

I have only been in 3 years now, but have heard some horror stories already from senior NCOs about body aches/pain. So I understand the use of pain killers but not as an "every day" thing.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 9:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 09:16:18 -0400

Ranger candy is a staple for me and is the Military's answer to everything that water can't fix. However I do find myself concerned with the possible long term effects of using it. The docs used to give me naproxen instead but after reading up on it and finding out it could damage my kidneys after pro longed use I asked for ranger candy instead. I'm sure that is no better but I fear looking into the longer term effects of it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 12:39 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 12:39:01 -0400

I use it every so often. I mean, I still have a bottle I got 7 months ago, that only had about 30, 400MG tablets? Any drug can be abused even ibuprofen, like all meds they do damage the kidneys somewhat if abused.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made May 25 at 2014 12:52 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Sun, 25 May 2014 12:52:59 -0400

I have often made fun of the Medical Corp in the Army about this... "You have a sucking Chest wound, Take these 800 mg Ibuprofine, Return to duty." It seems as for the last 20 years it is the "miricle" drug of choice for Military Docs to perscribe. I have heard that taking too much Ibuprofine is bad for your liver. My father is a perfect subject in this.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 3:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 15:08:32 -0400

This is so true! For whatever reason I go to sick all, I always leave with 800mg Motrin.