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I awoke this am with a stinging pain in my r leg.seems to b along side of my shin.no redness,swelling or lumps. normal gait. comes and goes.i dont run?
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Different possibilit: Could be a pinched nerve, such as in the back, a strain or sprain of a muscle, ligament or tendon. If it's severe, I would get it looked at ASAP. If not so bad, try OTC med like ibuprofen or aleve, (naproxen) or topical medications like icy hot, or just ice.
Answered 2/5/2015
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