@deanhobart
Thank you for reminding me about the slow regrowth of nerves. Because of my celiac and neuropathy my healing is probably even slower. Patience is not my forte. My neurologist prescribed lidocaine Rx patch and it helps me somewhat. He also said my prognosis for healing was "good." I am still trying to keep active and, unlike most folk, I am trying to gain weight. I just have to modify my exercise routine a bit. Because of the celiac I am hypersensitive to pain so I am hoping that as time goes on my pains will lessen. I am also taking vitamin supplements that support nerve growth and healing. Other than this shin business, I am in good health and my neuropathy does not bother me for the most part.