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Q: Hey, me again (I asked the track and the drinking football team questions). Well, anyway, I think I hurt my knee a little (got it punched a few times and slammed it on a desk), and my shoulder (which I tore a few months ago) hurts too (got it punched too). When I'm practicing for cross country, it starts to throb a lot and doesn't really affect my running, but it hurts pretty bad. I have a lot of codeine that's supposed to be for my wrist, but I didn't use it. I was wondering if it was okay to use it for those injuries. Some people said it can be addictive, and that even if it isn't, I can get cramps from it if I don't eat. I have a meet Saturday and planned on taking some before that, but if it gives me cramps, I might tough it out instead. By the way, I ran two miles in 10:47 the other day, so it's getting better.
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A throbbing knee is not a good thing. I'm sure you already have doctor who checks you out, or a school nurse, you may want to talk with them about the issue, and make sure that you don't have a bigger problem developing.
For the short term, look at http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/03_96/cold.htm. I wouldn't use the codeine before the meet, though, it'll make you loopy and your performance will suffer.
Oh, and I'm sure you already know this, but I'll say it anyway; get a knee brace, and use it anytime that soreness comes back. It really does help.
Good on the time! Keep up the improvement!
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It's gone away mostly, I think it was just bruised.
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First, I am a rationalist.
If you ask me a question, prepare to have it examined under the cold and sometimes harsh light of reason. I'll do my best to provide the best and most rational answer.
Beyond that, I'm a musician, an armchair philospher, sometimes computer programmer, student of many subjects, and all around swell guy.
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Website: Gender: Male Location: Nashville, TN Age: 34 Member Since: September 2, 2005 Answers: 14 Last Update: September 29, 2005 Visitors: 1907
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