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> From: jwaite <jwaite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> It's a combo effect from age, sports activities and growth spurts in most
> 'typical' cases.
>
> The pain is felt in the shins most of the time (below the knee).
Ah, yes, I remember it well:( The dr. threatened me if I didn't lay off
most physical activities, i.e. riding my bike, running, p.e. in school,
that he would have me in cast from my thigh to my ankle for 6 mos. You try
being 8 yrs. old and having to give up that stuff for a year.
"If I were someone's baby an 11% chance [to live] would be enough."
Will Smith, I, Robot
--- Holly, wife of Mike, mom of Morgan (7 yrs.) unbalanced translocation
t18q+ and 9p-, & IS, mommy to Bonnie (border collie, spaniel mix)
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