I have lived on ibuprofen for years, and I've found that if I keep a steady dose of two to four OTC pills a day, it keeps me from having to knock back handfuls when the arthritis kicks into full gear. The anti-inflammatory effect can actually prevent damage, particularly if you've done something like a sprain. I operate under one simple rule: Pain is bad.
We die horribly and painfully, you go to hell and I spend eternity in the arms of baby Jesus.
Gunn ,'Not Fade Away'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Ginger - Jan 29, 2009 3:34:09 pm PST #4166 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
sarameg - Jan 29, 2009 3:37:10 pm PST #4167 of 30000
My mom's been on prophylactic anti-inflams for decades now. Doesn't prevent the random flare-up, but keeps her mobile, which in turn helps keep her in shape, which helps alleviate further pain.
Jesse - Jan 29, 2009 3:48:34 pm PST #4168 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I just had a delightful dinner with my parents, after taking my dad to the Tenement Museum, while my mom worked. Good afternoon and evening! Too bad I won't see them tomorrow, but I have to work.
msbelle - Jan 29, 2009 4:09:53 pm PST #4169 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I just introduced mac to Peanut Butter Jelly Time.
sarameg - Jan 29, 2009 4:15:08 pm PST #4170 of 30000
Are you nuts?
Connie Neil - Jan 29, 2009 4:15:52 pm PST #4171 of 30000
brillig
I've found that if I keep a steady dose of two to four OTC pills a day
That would probably help my knees and shoulder, too. More pills to add to the pill caddy. I'm certainly taking more expensive drugs.
sarameg - Jan 29, 2009 4:24:27 pm PST #4172 of 30000
I still haven't recovered from the Wiggles and their prime in my life was 3 years ago....wait, T will start that soon.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 29, 2009 4:50:34 pm PST #4173 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Hi all, back online after a couple days buried under ice. I feel so lucky to be living in a federal disaster area!
Liese S. - Jan 29, 2009 5:03:51 pm PST #4174 of 30000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Glad to see you survived, Matt!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 29, 2009 5:09:59 pm PST #4175 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Yep. We had a bit of a scare at my folks' as their big front yard maple tree dropped about half its limbs (one punched a hole through the eaves of the porch roof, but no damage to the inhabited portions of the house). After trying and failing to drag big limbs out of their driveway yesterday, I went out to buy gas and bring over some soup, hot coffee, and candles, and drove up just as the neighbors finished clearing away the limbs with their chainsaw. Perfect timing!