 [ Symptoms ] several months ago my lower left leg shin area began to hurt [ Disease ] hi even if an xray is normal we could have been woried that something might be missing but mri is a very sensitive modality and will not miss even a slightest of abnormality the pain may be due to the oedema which may be unrelated to the bone metabolism a physician can rule out this stress over shin bone can be due to calcium and vitamin d deficiency start on these supplements reduce weight if you are overweight thanks you