Ibuprophin vs. reaction times - Page 3

Greg Reimer 7376 · 05-24-2011, 08:29 PM

The reason I asked this is because I had heard that aspirin or Advil can mess up your lights. I've had problems with kidney stones for the last four months or so, two trips to the emergency room, and various pains and discomforts from time to time. Advils seem to work the best, and I take 4 to 6 a day, never more. Sunday I went to Irwindale for the Summit race #2, and while I got to the fourth round, my lights were uncharacteristically late. I couldn't seem to get the tree figured out all day, but there were no differences in the track. I'm going back in two weeks for race #3, then the next for race #4, then Fontana for the National Open.I'm sure I'll figure it out,but that thought crossed my mind Sunday. Meanwhile, they probably need to shatter,scatter,dynamite or nuke the stone that remains. No way will it pass. As long as illness doesn't interfere with drag racing.That's the main thing.

Jim Wahl · 05-24-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Precht

I used to take two aspirins and a sandwich about an hour before first round was scheduled to be called at the Nats, it takes the edge off the nervousness. If I make it to 2nd round, I'm usually pretty relaxed. When I'm lucky enough to make it to the 4th or 5th round that nervous feeling is back big time.

I really can't think of a medical reason for the aspirin to help with nervousness. Maybe it's the sandwich. Perhaps you should snack between rounds. Could be a sugar thing. Also I think everyone gets nervous to some degree while racing. Jim

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Paul Precht · 05-24-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

I really can't think of a medical reason for the aspirin to help with nervousness. Maybe it's the sandwich. Perhaps you should snack between rounds. Could be a sugar thing. Also I think everyone gets nervous to some degree while racing. Jim

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Just one aspirin makes me drowsy, two with a sandwich would put me to sleep normally but in this case it counteracts the adrenalin. Wine has the same affect on me but is not an option when racing.

blkjack · 05-24-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

This is not funny! Methylphenidate is a stimulant Repeated use of stimulants can lead to feelings of hostility and paranoia. At high doses, they can lead to serious cardiovascular complications, including stroke. It is a med for ADHD.

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Yes it does say all of this with the enclosures from the pharmacy.......However......
Its is funny,,,,unless you have ADHD!

Michael Beard · 05-24-2011, 09:50 PM

2009 Bracket Finals, I came down with the flu on Thursday of the event. I was miserable. Took a bunch of over DayQuil or something along those lines. Couldn't drive the stripe worth a darn, so I kept it dialed .01 hard and gave them "the courtesy look", but for some reason I was wrecking the tree... mostly .00x to .02x. Won Thursday gamblers, Saturday main event, and Sunday gamblers!

I've had a lot of caffiene during a race (soda), or not (Gatorade G2, or nothing), and I don't notice any difference in R/T's. 'Course I'm always running at different tracks with different rollouts, so I'm constantly adapting to whatever's thrown my way anyway. Maybe I'm compensating and not noticing.

Dwight Southerland · 05-25-2011, 11:35 AM

Also, remember that each person's metabolism and internal chemical processing is different. What works for one person does not necessarily work for others.

The Hitman · 05-25-2011, 11:42 AM

actually ran into this this weekend,
4 advil 200mg each, resulted in .015 difference between rounds.

Bret has some large bunnies!

Jim Wahl · 05-25-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

2009 Bracket Finals, I came down with the flu on Thursday of the event. I was miserable. Took a bunch of over DayQuil or something along those lines. Couldn't drive the stripe worth a darn, so I kept it dialed .01 hard and gave them "the courtesy look", but for some reason I was wrecking the tree... mostly .00x to .02x. Won Thursday gamblers, Saturday main event, and Sunday gamblers!

I've had a lot of caffiene during a race (soda), or not (Gatorade G2, or nothing), and I don't notice any difference in R/T's. 'Course I'm always running at different tracks with different rollouts, so I'm constantly adapting to whatever's thrown my way anyway. Maybe I'm compensating and not noticing.

Well, that's just because you are a friggin machine!!!! JIm

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Jim Wahl · 05-25-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hitman

actually ran into this this weekend,
4 advil 200mg each, resulted in .015 difference between rounds.

Bret has some large bunnies!

You mean the car picked up that much! I'm gunna drop a couple of Excedrin down the carb next time out! Jim

.I've always said I thought Kepner had "big bunnies"!

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Ed Wright · 05-25-2011, 05:25 PM

I can tell ya Lortabs don't help a thing.

05-24-2011, 08:29 PM	#21
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,132 Likes: 172 Liked 698 Times in 216 Posts	Re: Ibuprophin vs. reaction times The reason I asked this is because I had heard that aspirin or Advil can mess up your lights. I've had problems with kidney stones for the last four months or so, two trips to the emergency room, and various pains and discomforts from time to time. Advils seem to work the best, and I take 4 to 6 a day, never more. Sunday I went to Irwindale for the Summit race #2, and while I got to the fourth round, my lights were uncharacteristically late. I couldn't seem to get the tree figured out all day, but there were no differences in the track. I'm going back in two weeks for race #3, then the next for race #4, then Fontana for the National Open.I'm sure I'll figure it out,but that thought crossed my mind Sunday. Meanwhile, they probably need to shatter,scatter,dynamite or nuke the stone that remains. No way will it pass. As long as illness doesn't interfere with drag racing.That's the main thing.

05-24-2011, 09:50 PM	#25
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ibuprophin vs. reaction times 2009 Bracket Finals, I came down with the flu on Thursday of the event. I was miserable. Took a bunch of over DayQuil or something along those lines. Couldn't drive the stripe worth a darn, so I kept it dialed .01 hard and gave them "the courtesy look", but for some reason I was wrecking the tree... mostly .00x to .02x. Won Thursday gamblers, Saturday main event, and Sunday gamblers! I've had a lot of caffiene during a race (soda), or not (Gatorade G2, or nothing), and I don't notice any difference in R/T's. 'Course I'm always running at different tracks with different rollouts, so I'm constantly adapting to whatever's thrown my way anyway. Maybe I'm compensating and not noticing. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-25-2011, 11:35 AM	#26
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 63 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Ibuprophin vs. reaction times Also, remember that each person's metabolism and internal chemical processing is different. What works for one person does not necessarily work for others.

05-25-2011, 11:42 AM	#27
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ibuprophin vs. reaction times actually ran into this this weekend, 4 advil 200mg each, resulted in .015 difference between rounds. Bret has some large bunnies! __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

05-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#30
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Ibuprophin vs. reaction times I can tell ya Lortabs don't help a thing. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA