new study about painkillers

[capcat]

Ran acrossan article from Reuter's abouta study released Monday regarding the effect of over-the-counter painkillerson women's health. For women who take them frequently, the risk of developing high blood pressure is alarmingly high.

Acetominophen, 500 mg/day = double the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Ibuprofen, 400 mg/day = 80% increase in risk in women 51?-77
60% increase in women 34-53


Aspirin had no effect on increased risk.

www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N15258417.htm (http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N15258417.htm)

[Calsegs]

This study was reported in my local newspaper this morning.

One study, even a well-designed one, is not science. Still,it is a heads up for those of us who thought ibuprofen was a freebie.

Tylenol is so unimpressive performance- wise for me, that I am surprised it contributes to anything, positive or negative.

So good old Bufferin is back . And maybe some massage and acupunture!:cool:

[capcat]

Yes...with a few glitches, aspirin is looking better all the time :).

[CATHYnKY]

EGADS!!!! No Advil/Motrin? Took 2 this morning as soon as I got to work. I don't them daily, but every now and then. This time of the year and when the ragweed countreally gets out of hand, I'll need them on a regular basis. Maybe I'll buy and small bottle of Bufferin and see how it does. Besides; I'm already on BP med.:(

[capcat]

CATHYnKY wrote: EGADS!!!! No Advil/Motrin? Took 2 this morning as soon as I got to work. I don't them daily, but every now and then. This time of the year and when the ragweed countreally gets out of hand, I'll need them on a regular basis.

I'm the same way. No high blood pressure, but theincreased riskwith meds seemed really high to me. LIke Calsegs said, it's only one study, but aspirin seems to come out on top inwhat I've read. I know some can't take it, but if you can it appears to be a better choice, if it's okay to combine with bp meds.

[Caveman Catfan]

Ouch!

Striking the balance between living with a lot of pain and being less mobile and living a more normal life today, but risking tomorrow is a hard decision. But trust me, if the pain is bad enough, the decision is easily made.

[capcat]

Caveman Catfan wrote: Ouch!

Striking the balance between living with a lot of pain and being less mobile and living a more normal life today, but risking tomorrow is a hard decision. But trust me, if the pain is bad enough, the decision is easily made.
I agree and succumb pretty easily to the relief option. I just need to be better about exploring the alternatives. I don't know what that will be yet, but I'm looking. Maybe some yogapractices;).

[bleedbluelady]

capcat, I started pilates mainly because of back and knee stiffness/pain. It has helped. I still have the stiffness/pain, but it is not as bad. I have gotten addicted to the classes and hate to miss one.

[UKcat]

Well, I knew something was gonna get me; now I guess I know what it will be! I love ibuprofen (wal-mart brand). Tylenol is useless anyway, but 800 mg. of ibuprofen at a time works really well for my low back pain and I take it daily! I don't have high blood pressure, yet, but it must be on its way!

[capcat]

There's a pilates facility near my house, I've considered that. I passedby yesterday and made a mental note to check into it again. I used to have back pain from an injury, but not so much these days. Most of my reasons for taking pain relievers are allergy related. I have a friend who has done pilates for afew years and looks great :cool:. Bottom line is, I want to do it all...maybe not a bad thing ;).

[CATHYnKY]

I'm starting pilates sometime in the next2 or 3 weeks.

[capcat]

CATHYnKY wrote: I'm starting pilates sometime in the next2 or 3 weeks.If I remember correctly, you were doing Curves for a while? Just wondering if you are going to do both (if I'm right about that) or if there is some reason you are going to switch.

[bleedbluelady]

There are two different type of pilates. One is mat, the other is using a reformer machine. I take the reformer pilates. It's in more of a studio rather than gym type setting.In the studio I attend there are only four reformers, so the maximum class is four. Therefore the instructors really monitor you and make sure you are doing the exercises correctly (right form, correct breathing, etc.). The down side is you have to schedule your time and can't just walk in when it's convenient.

[capcat]

bleedbluelady wrote: There are two different type of pilates. One is mat, the other is using a reformer machine. I take the reformer pilates. It's in more of a studio rather than gym type setting.In the studio I attend there are only four reformers, so the maximum class is four. Therefore the instructors really monitor you and make sure you are doing the exercises correctly (right form, correct breathing, etc.). The down side is you have to schedule your time and can't just walk in when it's convenient.Sothe reformer machine gives a total body workout, or do you rotate between stations? It sounds interesting. How long is a session?

[bleedbluelady]

capcat wrote: bleedbluelady wrote: There are two different type of pilates. One is mat, the other is using a reformer machine. I take the reformer pilates. It's in more of a studio rather than gym type setting.In the studio I attend there are only four reformers, so the maximum class is four. Therefore the instructors really monitor you and make sure you are doing the exercises correctly (right form, correct breathing, etc.). The down side is you have to schedule your time and can't just walk in when it's convenient.Sothe reformer machine gives a total body workout, or do you rotate between stations? It sounds interesting. How long is a session?
You work on all muscle groups. A session last one hour.

[trublu]

So, what are sinus sufferers supposed to do if they are allergic to aspirin? It's a bummer for us.I will continue to take aceteminophen because I have no choice. I'll just try to be more careful about when I use it.

[capcat]

Moderation rather than giving it up entirelyseemsreasonable IMO...as with most things:cool:.