Unknown Pain Right Shin Area - Stabbing Electric Pain

[legpainfighter]

I have been fighting a pain that sounds EXACTLY like what you have dealt with. I've seen multiple neurologists, orthopedists, physical therapists, etc, and no one can tell me the source of the pain. MRIs, EMG, and X-rays all come back completely normal, but the sharp, stabbing, electric pain persists. I'll have long stretches of time where I exhibit no symptoms and you can even press around on the leg and it's perfectly fine. Then, all of a sudden, BAM! In those times, I can't touch my leg and it will hurt for (seemingly) no reason at all. It's in the exact same area as you described.

Did you ever make any strides in recovery? Any updates? Anything you could share would be very, very much appreciated!!!

[jfrisby123]

I too am now experiencing the same pain in my right lower shin. I am afraid to do any type of physical exercise including too much walking. This pain brings me to my knees when it happens and there is no warning. Blood tests and x-rays came out normal as was wondering if you ever got any answers about your pain.

[legpainfighter]

I too am now experiencing the same pain in my right lower shin. I am afraid to do any type of physical exercise including too much walking. This pain brings me to my knees when it happens and there is no warning. Blood tests and x-rays came out normal as was wondering if you ever got any answers about your pain.

I started seeing a great chiropractor, who took x-rays of my back and looked over my whole body. He said that due to an ankle sprain when I was younger, I had developed some misalignment in my legs and pelvis, which was putting a strain on my leg and affecting lots of other parts of my body. Treatments included dry needling of the area in my leg that hurt, as well as getting aligned once a week. He also prescribed some custom inserts for my shoes, which have helped my posture. I had often noticed that my posture looked a little "off" when I saw myself in pictures, but I never considered that it could be the cause of the pain in my leg. It's been a process, but the pain has been gone for several weeks now and I have been feeling great. If you haven't consulted with a chiropractor (and you've been cleared by other specialists), I would start seeking a good one out! I pray your recovery is a quick one!

[jfrisby123]

Thank you for the information, I will look into it.