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Had hardware removal surgery two weeks ago, was doing good till 3 days ago, now my shins have been hurting really bad both in my right and left leg, i still have hardware in my left leg,what can i do to help the pain go away ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pain: I would recommend you contact the provider who took the hardware out. They should know about your symptoms.

Answered 7/28/2019

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A member asked:

Had hardware removal surgery two weeks ago, was doing good till 3 days ago, now my shins have been hurting really bad both in my right and left leg, i still have hardware in my left leg,what can i do to help the pain go away ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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