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I bought ankle boots and did some walking. i got the worst shin pain ever, felt like the my shins were going to snap in half. should i be concerned?
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Get Rid: Of the boots and sounds like shin splints. Rest, ice, elevation and stretching will help. Take some Motrin os something similar.
Answered 6/30/2014
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