Swollen shins and shin splints (Read 63 times)

So, I have been trying to run for a long time and honestly my body has fought back. I have ran many Ragnar's, mud runs, and a marathon. I've got the experience under my belt to tell you, my legs don't work. When I started running I quickly got my distance up to 5-6 miles and had no issues running along at a slow pace. I am 230 and 6'4. Muscular not designed for running. I was using training shoes that had no support and were flat. When I was upping the distance to 10 miles I bought a brand new pair of Brooks that were like 150$ and very cushioned and supportive. So begins the end of my running. Constant shin splints. Every time I run now the next day I have shin splints. Today I went for a run and the lateral anterior part of my shin had a noticeable swollen ball. Both legs get it but I get it worse in my left leg. It gets so swollen and painful during the run I have to stop because I can't do dorsi or plantar-flexion. I thought maybe it was the new shoes and they went against my natural running, so I tried a couple different shoes that aren't for running and some basic shoes. Nothing changes, a mile in that swelling in the side of my leg starts. I don't know what to do. Do i have compartmental syndrome, is it the shoes, is it my gate, is it some systemic issue with what muscles I'm favoring. Do I have a cardiac issue and can't return venous blood? OMG WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Go to your doctor and get checked out.

Don't try to rely on Dr.Google and internet strangers to tell you what could be an issue.