Asprin before a game bad for your health?

[OfficeSpace]

I've recently been taking an asprin before big basketball games and I've found that it really helps a lot. I can perform throughout the whole game without pain. Although I was talking to my friend and he told me it'll **** up my body. I don't see why.

Does anyone know if this is really as bad for my body as my friend says?

 

[Brian20o2]

I dont know about that, but I do know some kids who take drugs before football games. I dont remember what It was called but it works like ridolin(sp?) so that you can concentrate better during the game, they said it slows things down.

I wouldnt suggest it but I cant think of any reason why it would do more damage to your body during excercise than normal.

 

[deadaim89]

Aspirin can be quite benificial to take before activity. However what your friend is talking about is taking too much of a painkiller. Pain is your bodys way of telling you there is something wrong. If your blocking pain recpetors and hurting yourself, it really isnt worth a good game.

 

[Brian20o2]

I dont know about that, but I do know some kids who take drugs before football games. I dont remember what It was called but it works like ridolin(sp?) so that you can concentrate better during the game, they said it slows things down.

Now I remember. Its called Aderol(sp?)

 

[MrS]

No!
Thing is, panadol and such make you sleepy.

 

[Shiftkey]

Aspirin should be OK if you don't take too much, but don't start taking other pain killers. Also realize that aspirin interfers with blood clotting, so if you get any cuts during the game and your league is like the NBA you might not be able to come back in.

 

[Phoenix_of_the_ashes]

Aspirin is probably not going to do any damage, just make sure that you dont start depending on it.