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I ran one week and rest the next week and i ice them but the next week its still hurting the side of my shin but i just run it,should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

Shin splints: It appears you have shin pain from running with inflammation. I would ice after running and use Advil 400 mg every 6 hrs until pain subsides, sometimes days-weeks. If you avoid running, jumping and pain continues despite Advil after 2 weeks- 4 weeks, see MD to check it.

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Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I ran one week and rest the next week and i ice them but the next week its still hurting the side of my shin but i just run it,should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ivy Fisher answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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