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Originally Posted by BillyMac
What's wrong with good, old fashioned, aspirin. Is there a medical reason why nobody in this thread suggests aspirin? I do know that aspirin can be harsh on one's stomach, but can't most people handle it? Aren't there side effects to taking other pain relievers, or anti-inflamatory, drugs, i.e. Tylenol, Advil, etc.
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Tylenol won't affect inflammation. It's good for pain, and reduces fever, but has no anti-inflammatory effect.
NSAID's and aspirin have roughly the same effect on the stomach and also on the kidneys. Too much isn't good, but it takes a lot to be too much. Some people find that aspirin doesn't work as well, but there are others who prefer aspirin. The other advantage of taking aspirin is that it has some positive effects on the heart.
The best way to minimize side effects is to use as little as possible to achieve the desired effect. This can be achieved by using other methods of reducing inflammation (ice, elevation), rotating pain meds (NSAID, Tylenol, aspirin, others if prescribed), and avoiding re-injury.