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Can I take painkillers or anti-inflammatories and run the marathon? By Marathon Physio Lucy Macdonald

 

Can I take anti-inflammatories and run the marathon?

There are risks of severe, potentially fatal, kidney problems if you take anti-inflammatories when your body temperature is raised as it is when running a marathon. So as tempting as it may be, simply do not take them.

 

Can I take painkillers and run the marathon?

If you want to take paracetamol or any other medications whilst running your marathon then go and see a qualified Pharmacist, GP or Sports Doctor who can run through the risks with you.

 

More marathon physio advice 

Follow @octopusclinic on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and/or Lucy Macdonald on YouTube to access our latest free videos on marathon training and injury prevention. If you would like our marathon handbook and are running for charity please contact Lucy Macdonald directly on lucymacdonaldphysio@hotmail.co.uk or if you would like to get the video course Your Marathon: Your Physio please click on the link. 

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