I don’t know if cortisone is good for you or not. But to…
“I don’t know if cortisone is good for you or not. But to take a shot every other ball game is more than I wanted to do and to walk around with a constant upset stomach because of the pills and to be high half the time during a ball game because you’re taking painkillers, I don’t want to have to do that.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The athlete describes the struggle of using cortisone, balancing pain relief with side effects and loss of performance.
In simple terms: Pain meds help but cause stomach issues and high feeling.
Weigh benefits against side effects before using.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- medical decisions
- daily training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the relief worth the discomfort?
- What alternatives exist?
Long‑term health may suffer from repeated use.