naproxen sodium or ibuprofen

[ruastonerfocker]

Whats better for inflammation (sp?)Read somewhere that ibuprofen and acetaminophen all but shotdown protein synthesis.The reason I asked because I hurt myself a couple weeks back arm wrestling.Did something to joint or tendon don't know.But had to take about 1000 mgs ed at least for about a solid week. Quit lifting altogether for those 2 wks. Really sucked! But I think my body needed a rest,shoulder was beginning to bother me.

 

[Snarf]

I would take the naproxen. It has easier dosing than the ibuprofen and equal anti-inflammatory properties.

Acetominophen (Tylenol) is not and NSAID, so is not the best choice for your type of injury.

Not sure on the "shuts down protein synthesis" issue. Where did you hear that?

 

[thebrick]

Yeah, if there is some studies showing ibuprofen shuts down protein synthesis, I need to know about it.

 

[Sevenbelow]

Id go with the Naproxen bro.I've had tendonitis for years now and it's the only anti that really works well.As far as it's affects on protien I've never looked onto it.I'm just going on the assumption that I prabably over load on it anyway so what ,if any' I lose doesn't negate the benefits from the naproxen.IMHO