Question Posted Wednesday September 14 2005, 6:51 pm
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.
For the short term, look at [Link](Mouse over link to see full location). 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.
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