My tibia(bone area on the inner side of my calf) has ALWAYS hurt me for about 5 years or so. It all started when I was in high school in cheer leading, with all the gymnastics and running, im sure thats how I hurt it. But anyways, ever since then when I run(sometimes when I just walk) the pain comes back and its really hard to walk afterwards. And its always super sensitive to touch or put any kind of direct pressure on it. I once got xrays done but they didnt find anything, but I just dont think its "nothing". I hate it because I love running and exercising (if I didnt I would gain so much weight), so I dont want to have to stop. Does anyone know what this could be? I dont know if this helps any, but in HS I had an eating disorder and still exercised alot, im healthy now, but couldn't that have contributed to a bone injury?
2007-08-29 02:08:02 · 8 answers · asked by Flgrl2 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
just to be more descriptive it hurts on the inner side of my leg in between the side of the knee and the ankle.
2007-08-29 02:13:13 · update #1
unlikely you have a broken bone that has stayed broken for 5 years. Even if you did break the bone 5 years ago it would have healed by now though it would likely not have been aligned properly.
The first question is where does the pain originate from... is it where the tibia connects with the knee or is it simply somewhere in your calf. Your description isn't real clear.
Okay... since it isn't in your knee we can rule out cartilage damage. I'm willing to bet that one of your legs isn't as long as the other one. get on the floor and lie perfectly flat, have someone look at the length of your legs. I'm betting one leg is slightly shorter than the other. If so you just need an insert or special made shoe to fix the problem.
2007-08-29 02:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by IG64 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In answer to your question, if it doesn't show up on xray, an MRI might be the next test to show any defect in the bone. I do know that any pain is a sign not to keep doing what you are doing now. If weight is a problem, WALKING is just as good an exercise than running and WAY better on joints and bones. It doesn't have to be power walking either, just walking, daily, for 30-60 min. I wear a pedometer and do 10,000 steps a day, which is an average of 4 miles. It keeps weight down, is fun to do in the neighborhood where I live and is good for my heart, too.
2007-08-29 02:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a tendon or ligament injury. Since you know the word "tibia" I have to assume you know the word "fibula" which, if there is in fact a fracture, this is the more likely of the two to be broken without you knowing it.
2007-08-29 05:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by emt_mmt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eating disorders can lead to osteoporosis. Maybe you need a bone scan? That will detect fractures that x-rays can't...
2007-08-29 02:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have a muscle, soft tissue, injury. I recommend you see an acupuncturist to get a diagnosis and treatment. Many people have incredible results using acupuncture.
2007-08-29 02:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself an x-ray of the tibia. There could be obscure fracture not seen on physical examination.
2007-08-29 02:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by Magnus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you had a broken bone you would know it specially a leg bone you wouldnt be able to put it on the floor and it would be swollen near the break.
2007-08-29 02:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may have just pulled a muscle and the running is pulling and tearing it more.
2007-08-29 02:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by crazylilblues 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋