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January 17th, 2009 06:56 PM #1
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Shin trauma
I hit my shin on monday. I have been hobbling around all week (I walk a lot at work). Do I apply cold (minimal swelling), or heat (for healing/pain)? How about meds like asprin, ibuprofin, or Aleve?
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January 19th, 2009 02:40 PM #2
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Re: Shin trauma
Use ice the first 48 hours,then heat.Yes to the antiinflammatory drugs.
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