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    Jun 3, 2008, 05:08 AM
    Shin splints?
    How do I know if I have a stress fracture in my leg or just have shin splints?
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    Jun 3, 2008, 05:40 AM
    You make a doctor's appt. and get an x ray. Other then that, no way of telling.

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