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nannyp
Apr 17, 2013, 04:24 AM
I started walking on a treadmill for almost a month... for the past week or so my right shin area has been sore... for the past few days I have been resting and icing the area and taking 800mg of ibuprofen every 3-4 hrs... I have been elevating my leg and the pain is still there... also when I
If I put pressure on the top of my foot... my toes get tingly and numb... what should I do?

J_9
Apr 17, 2013, 04:27 AM
Sounds as though you have shin splints. Continue what you are doing. Avoid the treadmill. If the pain continues for 2 more days see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.