Chronic pain on shin bone - tender to touch, slight lump

[kimkimbo]

I have had pain in my shin bone for the past 6-7 years. It doesn't hurt most of the time, but it is always tender to the touch. It covers about 2 inches on the interior side of my right shin bone, and there is a slight bulge that most other people can barely feel. It sometimes bothers me when I do a lot of running, or if I sit on my knees. I would describe the pain as dull and achey, and tender to the touch. I am starting to get a similar pain in the other leg, but it is not nearly as bad, yet.

I used to get shin splints (at least that's what I think it was) several years ago while running. I have never been much of a runner, so if the pain would come on, I'd give up running for awhile. I run 2 days a week on average now, and am otherwise active most days of the week (soccer, hiking, strength training, other cardio).

I went to the doctor when I first started getting the pain, and she didn't really tell me anything. Since then, no one's been able to tell me what the problem is. I'd like to go a specialist (I have a PPO so I don't need a referral), but I'm not sure what kind of doctor to see.

[metalmachines66crush]

Hey, its symptomatic of  radicular sciatica and is most likely posture related, stemming from the l5-s1 and down, also slight misalignment of the hips, slightly crooked hip profile its definitely Sciatica related. Check the shoe soles for an obvious uneven wearing pattern, a sloping or gradient indicating your messed up from yr back to the feet.

[Nikfrank1]

I have that I’m sure but how do I fix it I’m in so much pain I just been crying I thought strengthening my hips like u said?

[carjcar]

Did you ever get any answers from the doctor? I have the same symptoms, and my doctor didn't know what to think when I told her about it either. My legs have be tender to the touch for at least 5 years and I can feel small bumps. It would be great to know what kind of doctor you went to and what they said as I don't know where to go next.  

[JD1963]

Hello and Welcome to MedHelp! I am the new Orthopedic Community Leader for MedHelp.

I was just wondering if you had your issue resolved or needed any further information? I am also an Orthopedic Surgical First Assistant. Please contact me for this or any other issues that may arise.

Best Wishes!  JD1963

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Since the pain has been there for so long, it may be a ganglion cyst or it may be a clot in the vein or artery. Sometimes there is a localized patch of weak bone or bone tumor. It would be great if you can see a vascular specialist and get dopplar ultrasound of leg vessels if the specialist feels it is a clot in deep veins. Otherwise, you may need X-rays of the leg bones (your GP could ask for these). Then you may need to consult an orthopedic specialist.  Hope this helps. Take care!

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[Nikfrank1]

I am in so much pain in been to every doctor I wanna die it hurts so bad my orthopedist I hear is good and I have rod in my tibia but it’s not that I see you responded so was wondering what other doctors I should see?