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'Pokémon Go' is getting people outside and injuring them

Do they make revives for people?

Ryan Creamer

on July 11, 2016

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

C'mon guys, Ash Ketchum was able to do this no problem and he's 10.

Pokémon Go's explosive release changed the course of many people's weekends. People kayaked out to claim gyms, Nintendo stockholders likely held huge money fights and people in the UK continue to be subjected to ultimate FOMO.

A common theme for many players has been shouldering minor boo boos from the wear and tear of walking around and playing. Neck sunburns, sore calves and headaches from server crashes; these are the tell-tale signs of a Pokémon Go player.

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I got a sunburn on my neck. Thanks, Pokemon Go, you sexy piece of shit I love you.
— Rae (@sgtbrightside) July 11, 2016

Is there such thing as a Pokemon Go hangover? Because I think I have one. Sunburnt neck, sore feet, and 0 Pokeballs in my inventory.
— James Shields (@shieldsjames) July 11, 2016

#PokemonGO gave me a walking cramp
— ky (@_kmischler) July 8, 2016

Fell off of a sidewalk playing #PokemonGO at the beach shops in #HiltonHeadIsland so yes, I'm THAT person. Lovely bruise now.
— Natasha Moser (@tashijade017) July 11, 2016

Shin splints flaring up. Shout out #pokemongo
— Dario (@IIIChainzz) July 10, 2016

So I definitely strained a calf muscle with all my Pokemon walking yesterday, NOT THAT THAT WILL STOP ME TODAY #PokemonGO #TeamMystic
— Sarah (@orchid_shark) July 9, 2016

My brother went to catch a Pokémon and ended up with a sprained ankle. It's only been like 3 days since Pokémon Go.
— Rawtasia Vucakic (@itsjustmerabia) July 11, 2016

And of course, the most painful boo boo of all, the heartache.

Every time I run out of poke balls you can almost hear the faint sound of my heart breaking #PokemonGO
— Alex Smith-Petersen (@smith_petersir) July 11, 2016