Welcome to NeuroTalk:

I have a suggestion for you. I have that front shin pain too sometimes going down into my toes. It happens mostly at night.
I also have a history of knee pain and swelling there, but it is quiet now.

There is a new OTC cream called Aspercreme/ Lidocaine.

This is just a wonderful new product, and when I rub it into my shin below the knee, down to the ankle (only a little bit is necessary), it numbs the problem down in minutes.

It is not expensive and almost as strong as RX versions...but just as effective:

http://www.aspercreme.com/pain-relie...lidocaine.html

Start with it and it may give you alot of relief. You can progress to supplements, if this fails.

Another lotion that helps too is Morton Epsom lotion. It provides needed magnesium to reduce pain and improve circulation, and relax muscle tension and tightness.

http://www.walgreens.com/search/resu...n+Epsom+lotion

Many of us here use this with great success. Just a little bit per application covers a good area. A nickle sized dollop on your lower knee, down the shin to the ankle and top of foot nightly will do wonders.