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A member asked:
Hi i have a pain my achilles when i run, i am playing a match tomorrow football. need a pain killer that will help me play near 100% over counter?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
I'd be careful: Pain is an indication something was wrong, a pain killer could mask your issue and create a bigger one. Look what happened to kobe bryant, you would not want to rupture your achilles' tendon. I don't think you should play if you have pain.
Answered 5/23/2014
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Don't: Pain is your bodies warning system, your achilles is already strained, you are at risk of a rupture. That would be very bad. Rest for 2 weeks. Remember to always stretch the achilles tendon before and after sports.
Answered 5/4/2013
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