[at-l] aches and pains

[cleek@csc.smsu.edu (Billie H. Cleek)]

Oh, I understand the benefits of Ibuprofen Army medics can give out 800 mg
caplets of Motrin. Good stuff, but I tend to stay away from most
medications if I can. I think we're an over-medicated society that has
forgotten that our immune systems work pretty well if we let them. If you
let your body depend on things like Ibuprofen then of course it will begin
to depend on Ibuprofen. Don't get me wrong -- if I need medications I'll
take it. The point at which I think I need it is just not the same as
everyone else's.

Cleek

On Fri, 5 Jan 2001 Slyatpct@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 1/5/2001 12:42:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> cleek@csc.smsu.edu writes:
> 
> << I like my idea better. I prefer "suck it up" in nearly all instances to
>  "take away my symptoms". >>
> 
> 
> Don't underestimate the powers of Ibuprofen.  
> 
> As a matter of fact, I suggest you consume two nightly, whether you think you 
> need them or not, for the first two or three weeks, then gradually ween 
> yourself off.  If I thought I had a particular rough day (during or after 
> weening) , I'd take a couple extra. I used this method as preventive 
> maintenance and it worked well with very few knee problems.  
> 
> Not a doctor, but like to play one on the Internet, your joints are going to 
> rebel at all the extra exertion and taking two vitamin I's nightly will help 
> reduce swelling, which will help prevent further knee damage.
> 
> Sly
>