Lower legs swell

emgs52
emgs52 Posts: 67 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone experience a little swelling in there lower legs I just started (again) working out and the scale is up and my legs have done swelling. Is this normal ?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,043 Member
    Leg swelling can be an early sign of lymphodema if it's common in your family history. Get it checked to ensure it's not.


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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,688 Member
    Endorsing the advice to see your doctor about the leg swelling. Don't take chances.

    During the time when swelling is present, of course scale weight will increase. It's a form of water retention, not fat (re-)gain.

    From a bodyweight standpoint, don't worry about it . . . but from a health/wellness perspective, see your doctor to rule out serious conditions.

  • TaariniNeelam
    TaariniNeelam Posts: 13 Member
    I have that issue and need to see my doctor at some point. Generally my swelling means (1) sitting in one position too long (2) driving too long (3) restaurant eating or those tv dinners (4) salty homemade meals (5) pizza or cheesy pasta or fries (6) lack of water (I often take water but forget to drink) (7) some medicines (I forget which ones) (8) lack of exercise or excessive exercise that your body cannot tolerate. (9) Sinus or congestion or bronchial issues (not sure if its the disease or the meds). These are my own personal observations and hope it helps
  • xrj22
    xrj22 Posts: 218 Member
    Dieting or working out should NOT cause leg swelling (edema). Ask your doctor about it.
  • Itadakimasu7
    Itadakimasu7 Posts: 313 Member
    That can be serious, so please see your doctor asap. :+1:

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