 [ Symptoms ] is it possible to have broken a shinbone without experiencing a major event or pain  about a week ago i felt a bruise on my shin could not recall a fall or impact the pain has since receded but i now feel a small bump that appears to be on the bone inferred from the fact that pressure to the bump does not cause soft tissue movement and feels solid additionally it hurts the direct area i press on and there is a small visible bump otherwise there is no pain i can walk run or jump normally no tenderness with normal touch or contact and no discoloration of the area [ Disease ] t his article on webmd explains the science and that yes websites and blogs tend to focus on the diet soda and weight gain and weight gain angle even though the evidence is scant studies show that when used with a reduced calorie diet non caloric drinks help people lose weight there is some concern that regular diet soda consumption increases the risk for heart disease and stroke but more studies are needed to confirm a relationship if you find it works for you then that is all that counts just keep an eye out for research on the health effects good luck