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What Causes Stabbing Pain On Shin And Numbness On Heel And Calf?

my left heel feels numb, and spongy when i walk, left calf muscle feels numb all day and at times get stabbing pain ,left of shin bone.early every morning calf and and left foot feel as if they have swollen to twice there size,so i get out of bed walk round the house and it seems to ease it then i can get back to sleep, during the day when i am walking around i get very tired and feel and feel weak. dennis silkstone
posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints.
Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed.

I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Stabbing Pain On Shin And Numbness On Heel And Calf?

Hello, Thanks for your query. According to your description, what you have might be due to shin splints. Shin splints usually result from overuse. Repeated movements of the foot can cause damage where the tibialis muscles attach to the tibia. Soon the edge of the muscles may begin to pull away from the bone. The injured muscle and the bone covering (the periosteum) become inflamed. I advise you to- 1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation. 2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control. 3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care