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I can feel tingling in my shin bones, my doctor thinks this is rubbish, i am on strontium ranelate and have severe osteoporosis.

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Dr. Kyle Dickson
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Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Shin splints: Common to have irritation along the border of the tibia and muscle that can cause tingling usually from increased activity. Nerve injuries can also result in nerve injuries.
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