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Extreme pain on shin when i walk for more than a min. no swelling/bruising/injury. 3 days now. cnt c dr till nxt week. possibilities?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Shin Splints: Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome is likely what you have. Take it easy and trying resting, icing (rice), until next week when you see your doctor. Good luck.

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

Extreme pain on shin when i walk for more than a min. no swelling/bruising/injury. 3 days now. cnt c dr till nxt week. possibilities?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Dr Rosenfeld and 2 doctors agreed

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