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I recently went skiing and now my body is in a lot of pain. i've taken baths with epsom salt and sprayed magnesium to no avail. what should i do?
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Rice: Rest, ice, are probably first line. Take some ibuprofen or naproxen (over the counter dosage is probably fine) if not allergic. If getting worse despite basic treatment then time to get seen
Answered 6/8/2017
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