Disappointment-Day Ninety Eight

Back, finally.
Worked Saturday and Sunday. Did the exercises Saturday afternoon but didn't have time Sunday.
Monday decided to go for a 6 mile bike ride. Had too much going on for much else. And was a little apprehensive about a run. Tuesday went for a run. Did the stretch routine and warmed up nice and easy, felt real good to get back on the road. For a mile, then the pain came back. A mile! Crap.
Did a little more research on the net and it's looking like I shouldn't even ride the bike for 3-4 weeks. I probably should call a sports therapist for some definitive answers to my questions. This is not what I was expecting to happen.
The information I've read states no running on crowned or banked surfaces, ie. roads. No hill running, where I live it is all up and down. Lower the mileage; hell, I've never run more than 3 miles yet. My weekly total has never been more than 10 miles running. Warm up and down slowly doing stretches and walking or light jogging. That is what I do both before and after. And finally the kicker, if all else fails no exercise for 4 to 6 weeks. If one doesn't treat this ITB injury properly it'll never go away. Just loverly. Poop. Double poop.
I'm going to call my doctor and see what he thinks, he knew what I was talking about right away when I saw him last. Maybe he has a different idea as to what to try next. Maybe see a orthopedist. I'm just bummed.
Later. Will run for beer.