Nothing shuts down a workout like cold, rainy weather. Cold, wet, slippery, and uncomfortable workouts are not the key to success with a fitness plan. But consistency is. And that’s where indoor workout ideas come into play.
These indoor workout ideas will give you a heading for cold weather, rainy days, or times when you want to stay at home just because. Use them all through the winter and say goodbye to the holiday fluff.
A Word of Caution
At Kailo, we believe that it’s always best to handle your pain without painkillers whenever possible. The Kailo pain relief patch is designed to relieve pain in seconds, but what about when you need painkillers anyway? In that case, it’s essential to be cautious that you’re never ingesting more that your body can readily handle.
We’ve collected information about common over the counter (OTC) painkillers, along with dosage guidelines. Keep reading to find out if you’ve been taking too much and bookmark this guide as a reference for future aches, pains, and injuries.
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It’s also important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking an OTC painkiller that’s new to you. If you’re taking other medications, you need to ensure that the painkiller you’ve chosen won’t interfere with or overlap with your current prescriptions.
Guidelines for Common OTC Painkillers
- Acetaminophen
- Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like naproxen and ibuprofen
Aspirin and Other NSAIDs
Ibuprofen: OTC ibuprofen is used to relieve and reduce minor aches, pains, and fevers. It can help with muscle aches, headaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis pain, toothaches, and backaches.
Naproxen: OTC naproxen is used to relieve and reduce mild pain and fevers. It can help with muscle aches, headaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis pain, toothaches, and backaches.
Benefits
- Relieves and reduces aches, pains, fever, swelling, and inflammation.
- Safe for most people when taken for periods no longer than 10 days.
Warnings
- Never take two types of NSAIDs together unless otherwise instructed by your doctor to avoid accidental overdose.
- Aspirin is not safe for children under the age of 18 due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
- NSAIDs may interact with other medications, especially blood thinners, and must be cleared by a doctor or pharmacist.
- Talk to your provider before taking NSAIDs if you have stomach ulcers, digestive tract bleeding, kidney disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure.
Overdose Symptoms
- Burning pain in the throat or stomach
- Confusion
- Decreased urination
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Excited mood
- Fear or nervousness
- Fever
- Hallucinations
- Irritability
- Loss of consciousness
- Restlessness
- Seizures
- Talking a lot and saying things that do not make sense
- Uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- Vomiting
Acetaminophen
It’s theorized to work by inhibiting the uptake and blocking the production of COX enzymes. However, this is still speculative information and researchers do not fully understand the mechanisms by which acetaminophen functions.
Benefits
- Relieves headaches, fever, and common aches and pains.
- Does not cause as many stomach issues and side effects as other medications.
- Safe for most people when taken for periods no longer than 10 days
Warnings
- Never take more than 3,000 mg (3 grams) of acetaminophen in one day, as large amounts can damage your liver. This is equivalent to 9 regular OTC pills or 6 extra-strength OTC pills.
- If you have liver disease, do not take more than 2,000 mg (2 grams) of acetaminophen in one day. It’s best to check with your doctor to find a safe amount for your health.
- Consult your doctor if you are taking other OTC or prescription pain medications before taking acetaminophen.
- Taking too much acetaminophen can cause severe liver damage that leads to the need for liver transplantation surgery or cause death.
Overdose Symptoms
- Extreme tiredness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Pain in the upper right section of the stomach
- Sweating
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of eyes or skin
How Much Is Too Much?
It’s okay to take NSAIDs or acetaminophen for occasional pain, but these OTC medicines usually aren’t good for long-term use. “People don’t realize that these doses all add up, and before you know it you’ve exceeded the recommended dose,” says Harvard’s Dr. Melisa Lai Becker.
Here are the general recommendations:
- NSAIDs: Unless otherwise recommended by your doctor, avoid taking NSAIDs for more than 10 days in a row for pain and three days for fever.
- Acetaminophen: Unless otherwise recommended by your doctor, avoid taking acetaminophen for more than 10 days in a row.
Track your painkiller use on a calendar, writing down how much of what OTC medicine you take each day. Record each dose and ensure you’re never taking them for more than 10 days in a row or exceeding the daily limit.
While recording every pill might seem tedious, it’s an essential step to protecting your health if you use OTC painkillers. This information can also help your doctor with diagnosis if you experience symptoms from taking too many painkillers.
There’s a Better Way
We recommend using the Kailo Pain Patch to help reduce your OTC painkiller use. It’s designed to relieve pain within seconds and doesn’t involve any OTC (or prescription) painkillers – scientists theorize that it works by interfering with the body’s electrical system. A recent clinical study showed that 97% of users were extremely satisfied with Kailo over oral medication and that 98% of patients significantly decreased their use of oral medication when using Kailo.
Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.
