Pain killers

[philipusmcr]

Ive heard that pain killers hinder muscle recovery. Is this true? Sometimes I get headaches, and a pain killer would be nice. If it means that my recovery will be hindered though, forget it.

 

[Sigmund Roid]

yes, some if not all OTC p/ks block protein synthesis. It sucks doesn't it?

 

[georgie24]

yea and they also KILL your apetite. i was on perc's for 4 months due to accident. lets just say i was way leaner after that

 

[fugetaboutit]

I think phillip here is not referring to OTC painkillers. When I hear the word "painkiller" I think of narcotics, not asprin or ibuprofen. Why would you use narcotics for headaches? Or is your question more for their recreational use since you mentioned it would be "nice"? If I get a headache, I pop an ibuprofen like advil and it takes care of that. Nothing "nice" about it, just takes care of my headache. Narcotics DO hinder protein synthesis and for a lot of people it affects appetite as well. In addtion, it may also cause insomnia which further hinders your ability to grown due to insufficient sleep. If your looking to train seriously and grow some muscles, you have to decide:
party with painkillers and stay skinny or be healthy and grow. You can't do both bro.

 

[philipusmcr]

I was talkin about Advil and the like. I get some pretty mean headaches cuz of the nerves in my back are pinched. On top of this my shoulders get very sore and its hard to move them. They arent injured, it just hurts. Any day I do back I cant do shoulders for at least a couple days.

 

[fugetaboutit]

Advil is fine. It's actually Ibuprofen and it also doesn't hurt your liver especially if you're on an oral during a cycle. Actetaminophen (Tylenol) is not good for the liver when taking oral aas. Anyway, using advil sparingly to help with pain doesnt hurt. Aspirin is okay too.

 

[Miracle Man]

yea and they also KILL your appetite. i was on perc's for 4 months due to accident. lets just say i was way leaner after that

True and they also make you constipates a "SHIT", no pum intended

 

[test-monkey]

If your looking to train seriously and grow some muscles, you have to decide:
party with painkillers and stay skinny or be healthy and grow. You can't do both bro.[/QUOTE]

i've been on oxycontin and vicodin for 7 month's because of a medical problem, and I still eat, train, and grow. maybe I don't grow as much as I would without painkillers. so don't say you can't do both because thats a false statement.
also there are many pro bodybuilders who abuse pain medication like nubain, and they don't seem to have to much of a problem growing.

 

[BigJoshRn]

Advil is fine. It's actually Ibuprofen and it also doesn't hurt your liver especially if you're on an oral during a cycle. Actetaminophen (Tylenol) is not good for the liver when taking oral aas. Anyway, using advil sparingly to help with pain doesnt hurt. Aspirin is okay too.

the key word is sparingly...anything in excess can cause trouble. OTCs like advil or aleve (NSAIDS) can cause renal failure. Too much aspirin can cause ulcers. If your headache is that bad...take a couple...if it is causing you too much trouble...get to a doc.

 

[gsdpharma]

u might wanna get to the source of the problem, what's causing all the headaches??