Question 1

every night get severe shin pain in 1 leg- not from exercise. i have smouldering mm and it was xrayed a year ago nad but wear and tear found.any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Shin splint?: Can be a chronic and painful condition.C ur pcp or orthopedist for further evaluation.Btw , routine x-rays are normal with this condition.
Good luck.

Question 2

i have severe bilateral shin pain. i have not started a new exercise routine but i am a registered nurse. is this shin splints?

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Have A Look..: http://adsie.hubpages.com/hub/shin-splints-anatomy-causes-and-treatment

if conservative treatment doesn't work for you, ask a trusted orthopedic or sports medicine colleague to take a look at you. Good luck!

Question 3

i have tremendous shin pain when i exercise and its not shin splints because i had a mri and it came back negative for inflammation, why do i have pain?

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Ouch: The top four causes of exercise related leg pain in young athletes are stress fractures (local pain and pain with impact), medial tibial stress syndrome (broader area of pain over the inner back part of your leg along the bone), exertional compartment syndrome (no pain at rest, worse into exercise then goes away with rest) and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (pain in calf with exercise, .

Question 4

can you feel shin pain or possible shin splints pain in the back of lower leg? it hurts some after my intense exercise few days ago

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Leg pain : Pain in the back of the lower leg can be from the gastrocnemius muscle. If it is near the heel it may be an Achilles tendon problem. If it's near the calf then it can be from a nerve problem (from the back or proximal to the knee). Your pain can also be from a circulation problem. As you can tell you need to see a doctor in person for a firm answer.

Question 5

should i see a doctor about my shin pain? i have been having a pain on the inside of my left shin in about a two inch long area.  it starts about two inches above my ankle bone.  the pain started about a month ago, and it's gotten progressively worse.  i

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You : You are most likely right that it is your soccer that is causing the pain.  It could be "shin splints", which is an irritation and pain to the area on the inner portion of the shin, and if it is then you need to rest from your normal activity so that it could heal.  Another, more rare possibility is a stress fracture.  If the pain persists then please see a physician as you would need to be evaluated for stress fracture.

Question 6

what might be going on? pain along inside edge of knee and the medial shin 2 inches below kneecap. knee pain radiates to top and bottom of knee. shin pain is like a bruise and when touched stays sore for hours. knee pain 24/7 worse when bent?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like One has Knee DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease) with the Knee joints wearing out and also irritating the Nerves that pass through the Knee area. PCP, Rheumatologist or Orthopedic Consults are anywhere to start as soon as One can.

Question 7

side of shin pain when lying down?

Accepted Answer

Inside or out?: Depending on location, it could be an impingement of the common peroneal nerve if you're lying down on the outside of your leg.  On the inside, could be shin splints, anterior compartment syndrome, stress fracture, etc.

Question 8

shin pain and exercising, how to relieve?

Accepted Answer

Ice.: Ice your shins after activity. See a non- surgical sports medicine specialist. You may have shin splints or a stress fracture.

Question 9

what are some probable causes of upper shin pain?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most common cause of bilateral shin pain is overuse.  This occurs either from a to quick progression of activity or excessive activity.

Question 10

what is causing shin pain and what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Chin pain: Condition that causes pain over the shin bone (the tibia.) it is the most common cause of “shin splints, ” which is the general term used to describe sports-related pain over that bone. It is usually due to overuse and occurs in athletes who participate in repetitive activities, especially running and jumping. Easy strech exercise before start the regular routine.

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Every night get severe shin pain in 1 leg- not from exercise. i have smouldering mm and it was xrayed a year ago nad but wear and tear found.any ideas?

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I have severe bilateral shin pain. i have not started a new exercise routine but i am a registered nurse. is this shin splints?

A member asked:

I have tremendous shin pain when i exercise and its not shin splints because i had a mri and it came back negative for inflammation, why do i have pain?

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Can you feel shin pain or possible shin splints pain in the back of lower leg? it hurts some after my intense exercise few days ago

A member asked:

Should i see a doctor about my shin pain? i have been having a pain on the inside of my left shin in about a two inch long area. it starts about two inches above my ankle bone. the pain started about a month ago, and it's gotten progressively worse. i

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What might be going on? pain along inside edge of knee and the medial shin 2 inches below kneecap. knee pain radiates to top and bottom of knee. shin pain is like a bruise and when touched stays sore for hours. knee pain 24/7 worse when bent?

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Side of shin pain when lying down?

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Shin pain and exercising, how to relieve?

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What are some probable causes of upper shin pain?

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