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What Causes Sharp Pain Near Shin In One Leg?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

Question: I'm having sharp pains near my shin in one leg. Not swollen or red. Doesn't hurt when touched. I have Fibromyalgia. Is that all this is?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Little bit more information will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please tell me-1.About your profession and duration of suffering ?
2.Any injury and what makes the pain worse / better?
Based on small description it could well be due to stress fracture (common in person with strenuous physical activity),fibromyalgia.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (13 minutes later)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist. I stand a lot.
No injury.
Started yesterday.
Nothing makes it better. Standing/walking makes it worse but it hurts while sitting also.
Have not tried ice or heat. Have tried rest and elevation.

My biggest concern is DVT as I just started birth control pills after being off of them for years. I'm 35.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't looks to be DVT

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I have gone through your reply carefully and It looks to be a stress fracture rather than DVT.
As in DVT the calf region becomes painful and red and warm to touch.
My suggestion would be to have rest,Ice application,ibuprofen along with vitamin D and calcium.Diet rich in calcium also helps.
Hope this helps.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar