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I mean if u use pain killer medisin many use them even if they don't have pain but pain memory kick in or something like that?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: Many olympic athletes take pain medication before they compete because they know that they will have pain afterwards. However, for most people this is not a good idea. Side effects are always an issue!

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You should never use pain medicine unless you need it. Then if you need it you should know why you have the pain in the first place. Just using pain medicine is dangerous and can be harmful to you!

Answered 4/8/2013

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