YoloinOhio Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) They might need to expand game day rosters Edited June 4, 2021 by YoloinOhio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: They might need to expand game day rosters I say 55 man rosters and dress 50..... plus adding that 17th game they need 50. Edited June 4, 2021 by CEN-CAL17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 So does this put Toradol on the list of banned substances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DJB Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Torodol is a wonderful medication. I administer it quite often working as a paramedic. Its half life is quite long so it is the perfect non narcotic to use prior to a game. Edited June 4, 2021 by DJB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Guess they don't want something like Gase sending Darnold back out after he gets powerbombed again. Edited June 4, 2021 by Warcodered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 And Tom Brady just announced his retirement from the NFL! 😂😂😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: They might need to expand game day rosters Belichick already has new labels for the Todoral. Problem solved. 1 1 11 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 There isn’t any other substitute out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, DJB said: Torodol is a wonderful medication. I administer it quite often working as a paramedic. Its half life is quite long so it is the perfect non narcotic to use prior to a game. I use Toradol with almost all of my patients, even in cases where we expect or have significant bleeding. I've never had issue with bleeding. This a mistake by the NFLPA IMO. All NSAIDS can theoretically increase the bleeding. Hope marijuana has been approved for the players pain because that's about all they have left. 2 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, BfloBillsFan said: I use Toradol with almost all of my patients, even in cases where we expect or have significant bleeding. I've never had issue with bleeding. This a mistake by the NFLPA IMO. All NSAIDS can theoretically increase the bleeding. Hope marijuana has been approved for the players pain because that's about all they have left. So that’s interesting because unless they are in the league drug program they only get tested once a year for marijuana (on 4/20 lol). And if they don’t pass they are fined and not suspended via the most recent CBA. So I guess it kind of can be used for pain during the season at this point 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, CEN-CAL17 said: I say 55 man rosters and dress 50..... plus adding that 17th game they need 50. Agreed. Some say that 18 games is going to happen sooner or later. The NFL needs larger rosters to cope with the physical rigors of a longer season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: They might need to expand game day rosters I mean, this has to be advisory in nature, right? Whether or not to offer a torodol injection really should be up to the medical staff, and whether to accept it should be up to the patient (player). I agree that Torodol is a risky drug to use regularly because of the risk of unpredictable major bleeds...on the other hand, how often does that happen to players? Is there data on that? And torodol is used because of the perceived risk of narcotic dependence (plus of course narcotics dulling mental processes and reflexes) Unless CBD is the answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 22 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: So that’s interesting because unless they are in the league drug program they only get tested once a year for marijuana (on 4/20 lol). And if they don’t pass they are fined and not suspended via the most recent CBA. So I guess it kind of can be used for pain during the season at this point That does not seem random, in any respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I mean, this has to be advisory in nature, right? Whether or not to offer a torodol injection really should be up to the medical staff, and whether to accept it should be up to the patient (player). I agree that Torodol is a risky drug to use regularly because of the risk of unpredictable major bleeds...on the other hand, how often does that happen to players? Is there data on that? And torodol is used because of the perceived risk of narcotic dependence (plus of course narcotics dulling mental processes and reflexes) Unless CBD is the answer? That was the crux of my question (which remains unanswered). At first I thought it just might be a recommendation. But when I read the little blurb linked, it seemed like this might be a little more official. Surprised one of these "expert tweeters" hasn't addressed this yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Dean said: That was the crux of my question (which remains unanswered). At first I thought it just might be a recommendation. But when I read the little blurb linked, it seemed like this might be a little more official. Surprised one of these "expert tweeters" hasn't addressed this yet. So reading the memo: I see "best practices education" and "guidelines". The latter word is used 3x. Typically when you have guidelines, they're not mandatory. Otherwise they'd be "requirements" and not "guidelines" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: So reading the memo: I see "best practices education" and "guidelines". The latter word is used 3x. Typically when you have guidelines, they're not mandatory. Otherwise they'd be "requirements" and not "guidelines" How often do these recommendations (especially when they have been made in the past) implemented by the NFL. Just curious if anyone knows. Another tidbit: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10004746-nflpa-says-in-memo-that-toradol-shouldnt-be-used-because-of-risk-of-bleeding Quote The memo says players should not take the painkiller as a way to reduce anticipated pain. It does allow for the oral preparation of the drug in typical circumstances or an injection following acute, game-related injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 When is the NFLPA going to start recommending the medications allowed for Carpal tunnel syndrome when they replace players on field with virtual players operated by players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 It's almost as if pain is the body's way of saying something is wrong and athletes should just get their injuries actually treated, rather than doping up to play through the pain. Minor aches and pains are a natural part of physical jobs, but if you can't get through a game without surgical grade injections, something is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 46 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said: It's almost as if pain is the body's way of saying something is wrong and athletes should just get their injuries actually treated, rather than doping up to play through the pain. Minor aches and pains are a natural part of physical jobs, but if you can't get through a game without surgical grade injections, something is wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Limeaid said: When is the NFLPA going to start recommending the medications allowed for Carpal tunnel syndrome when they replace players on field with virtual players operated by players? They already have Madden leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I totally agree with Ross Tuckers take here - interesting after 20+ years of use - you come out with this now with no new major information. Why? It seems much like the “skipping” of OTAs the NFLPA is giving recommendations about things without merit just to pull players away from teams. It will be fun when the GMs suddenly use more games and game time missed for players against them as they negotiate contracts. I don’t disagree with the recommendation, but I question the timing and the data behind it. Without a replacement recommendation that we have not seen - it seems like a big ask of the players by the NFLPA - stop what has been working for you and what has been used by the general public and see what happens. To me it reads like a typical NFLPA response to something they lost and are now trying to gain leverage on. Moving to 17 games - we are going to try to ban a pain killer and make it look like the number of games missed shot way up and then we will blame the added game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Brady reportedly breathed a sigh of relief when told it was torodol, not midol, that was being banned as he often gets a bit crampy before big games. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerDave Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Rochesterfan said: I totally agree with Ross Tuckers take here - interesting after 20+ years of use - you come out with this now with no new major information. Why? It seems much like the “skipping” of OTAs the NFLPA is giving recommendations about things without merit just to pull players away from teams. It will be fun when the GMs suddenly use more games and game time missed for players against them as they negotiate contracts. I don’t disagree with the recommendation, but I question the timing and the data behind it. Without a replacement recommendation that we have not seen - it seems like a big ask of the players by the NFLPA - stop what has been working for you and what has been used by the general public and see what happens. To me it reads like a typical NFLPA response to something they lost and are now trying to gain leverage on. Moving to 17 games - we are going to try to ban a pain killer and make it look like the number of games missed shot way up and then we will blame the added game. Is it possible that this is a case of CYA? Is this the NFL and NFLPA trying to prevent future lawsuits from players who sustain bleeding disorders, saying "We told you not to use it."? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 The question is how they define “anticipated pain”. Sounds to me like they’re saying you shouldn’t get a shot to prevent developing pain, not preventing it from being used to treat existing pain. Basically like saying don’t take a handful of ibuprofen before you start drinking to try and prevent a hangover. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) “I don’t know if I needed it after awhile, but you come to a point where you go into a game, and if you’ve had an injury, and I had that blown ACL, I figured it was going to hurt a lot during the game, so I went and took it anyways. The worst part about it is when you finally get home after the game. You get home and you want to drink a beer or something and you stand up and you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m really hurting now.’ When that stuff wears off, you realize how much it can mask the pain.” https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/01/26/bowen-on-toradol-masks-a-lot-of-pain/ Edited June 4, 2021 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 'NFLPA says no to Toradol' * NFLPA will continue to use Oxydol as their approved laundry detergent. Edited June 4, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 There's a pretty significant difference between "should not" and "shall not" -- words matter. This sounds like best practices/guidelines but not a strict ban. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Rochesterfan said: I totally agree with Ross Tuckers take here - interesting after 20+ years of use - you come out with this now with no new major information. Why? It seems much like the “skipping” of OTAs the NFLPA is giving recommendations about things without merit just to pull players away from teams. It will be fun when the GMs suddenly use more games and game time missed for players against them as they negotiate contracts. I don’t disagree with the recommendation, but I question the timing and the data behind it. Without a replacement recommendation that we have not seen - it seems like a big ask of the players by the NFLPA - stop what has been working for you and what has been used by the general public and see what happens. To me it reads like a typical NFLPA response to something they lost and are now trying to gain leverage on. Moving to 17 games - we are going to try to ban a pain killer and make it look like the number of games missed shot way up and then we will blame the added game. Interesting points. I think it's telling that the memo references "recommendations made in 2012 by the NFL Physicians Society Task Force on the Use of Toradol". My first reaction was "if that report came out in 2012, What Took You So Long?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 4 hours ago, transient said: The question is how they define “anticipated pain”. Sounds to me like they’re saying you shouldn’t get a shot to prevent developing pain, not preventing it from being used to treat existing pain. Basically like saying don’t take a handful of ibuprofen before you start drinking to try and prevent a hangover. No, not quite like that. It's like someone like Cole Beasley, playing on a broken leg. He's been working out on a zero-gravity treadmill if at all and limited in practice - maybe not cutting or reversing direction. Now he wants to go out and play normally with his usual sharp cuts and direction reverses. It's not a structural injury, so it's possible to play but it's gonna hurt like hell. So he hops on the "T-train" for his toradol injection and plays. Or like Harrison Phillips, who was quoted recently saying Quote "By last season, Phillips was back on the field, but players usually aren’t fully fit until two years after that injury. For Phillips, that’ll be 2021 and already early on this offseason, the 25-year-old is feeling much better. “I could not do a run or an activity without significant eight-out-of-10, seven-out-of-10 pain,” Phillips said via the Buffalo News. “Now, I could sit here and do single-leg jumps for an hour and I won’t feel any pain. It’s like night and day.” It would be a pretty good bet he was getting toradol to deal with that 8 out of 10 pain and play anyway. It's guys who have an injury or are recovering from an injury, but still have significant pain that they know will hamper them on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 The tweet looks more like an advisory to me vs a ban....but then again its just a tweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornAgainBillsFan Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 hours ago, BfloBillsFan said: I use Toradol with almost all of my patients, even in cases where we expect or have significant bleeding. I've never had issue with bleeding. This a mistake by the NFLPA IMO. All NSAIDS can theoretically increase the bleeding. Hope marijuana has been approved for the players pain because that's about all they have left. Sorry to prove my ignorance, but can you give me some detail on this? What kind of bleeding are we talking about? External, like it thins the blood and prevents clotting? Or does it cause some risk of internal bleeding? I appreciate your knowledge in advance, BBF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I’ve worked in the ER for 24 years and I use Toradol (ketorolac) daily. You can put it through an IV, use it in a shot, there’s a pill, and there’s even an eye drop for inflamed eyes. There is a theoretical risk of increased bleeding with any medicine related to aspirin, which Toradol is. I think the risk of bleeding is very small. The major benefit is that almost every other pain medicine we have is a narcotic, and obviously regular opiate use opens the door to possible addiction issues. Toradol is the best non-narcotic pain medicine we have. Bruce Smith said playing in the NFL was like being in a car wreck every Sunday. These players are going to take something for their pain. Looking at the big picture, if it were me, I’d choose the theoretical risk of more bruises or bleeding with Toradol over the very real risk of addiction with opiates. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Tora Tora Tora. Doesn't give me a good a good feeling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Augie said: Belichick already has new labels for the Todoral. Problem solved. Larodot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 minute ago, BornAgainBillsFan said: Sorry to prove my ignorance, but can you give me some detail on this? What kind of bleeding are we talking about? External, like it thins the blood and prevents clotting? Or does it cause some risk of internal bleeding? I appreciate your knowledge in advance, BBF. Aspirin works by stopping the platelets in our blood from sticking together and starting to form a clot to stop bleeding when an injury occurs. Theoretically Toradol could do the same. I think the risk of bleeding is very small with taking aspirin or Toradol. Coumadin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Lovenox are what most people call a blood thinner, and also Plavix to a lesser extent. Plavix works on platelets too, more so than aspirin does. The others work by interfering with the liver making coagulation factors that help stop bleeding. They are very strong medicines and you will bleed more even with minor injuries if you are taking these medicines. Playing football on any of these meds would be life threatening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, mattynh said: The tweet looks more like an advisory to me vs a ban....but then again its just a tweet. There is a reason it is called TWITter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 15 hours ago, Dr. Football said: And Tom Brady just announced his retirement from the NFL! 😂😂😂 Nah, he has a special type of kale for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 45 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: These players are going to take something for their pain. Looking at the big picture, if it were me, I’d choose the theoretical risk of more bruises or bleeding with Toradol over the very real risk of addiction with opiates. Indeed. You have to find the "lesser evil" as you just know players will take something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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