Hey guys, how badly would I be damaging my body and general health by taking two 200mg ibuprofen tabs before a 2hr football training session or game (6 hrs weekly)? I've taken them recently for my shin splints, which severely lower my work rates and performance, and I want to continue to take them as they allow me to run at a high intensity like I did before I got shin splints. I've heard long term use can damage the lining of the stomach and increase the risk of stroke and other heart problems, but I'm becoming so desperate that I'm willing to risk those things in order to optimise my performance. If I think they're getting better, I will lower my dosage or stop altogether.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?