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I have heard of vascular issues which could be what you are describing. The compartmentalism thing I actually have heard of. It does not sound like shin splints to me. Those are not on the outside of your leg, in my experience. You could go to a runner's forum and search around. All manner of strange ailments are discussed on them. Try Runners World and look under the discussion boards. Good luck.
Oh, ti specifically answer, no, I haven't had what you describe, myself.
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I have heard of vascular issues which could be what you are describing. The compartmentalism thing I actually have heard of. It does not sound like shin splints to me. Those are not on the outside of your leg, in my experience. You could go to a runner's forum and search around. All manner of strange ailments are discussed on them. Try Runners World and look under the discussion boards. Good luck.
Oh, ti specifically answer, no, I haven't had what you describe, myself.