Just when I thought I was making progress with pain

My new grand daughter was born May 4th. I had my epidural injections May 6th. Went up to see the baby May 9th and when my son took his dog out for a walk, I went along.
I was thrilled to be able to walk that distance with them with no back pain! Problem is now, my shin splints have come back to haunt me! It's been years and years since I've had a problem with them!
I want to scream. I want to cry. Just when things were improving, when I had less pain, now I have pain in a new area! AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH! Yes, I am feeling a bit sorry for myself. So frustrating!
Thanks for letting me vent a bit.

Hi Pitmom,

Ouch. I used to get shin splints all the time when I ran, so I feel your pain.

I found that getting new sneakers, and using a good quality insert in the sneakers made a huge difference. I've even been using the same sneakers for several years now -- a big no-no, I know, but sneakers are just too darn expensive to replace every 6 mo, like you are supposed to. I have tried to dedicate one pair of sneakers to walking/running, though, rather than wearing them as every-day shoes, so that they last for longer. So far, it seems to have worked. I can't say that I run much any more, but when I do, still no problems.

Skeye

PS - Congrats on the granddaughter! That's super exciting!