Restless uncomfortable feeling in my legs when working out?

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I get a very restless and uncomfortable feeling in my legs when working out lately. It causes me to want to stop in the middle of a workout and it's really annoying.

Any ideas on what this could be? Could my shoes be too tight?

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  • grbhmb
    grbhmb Posts: 12
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    Are you talking about when you're on the elliptical
    machine? I've had that and here's a article to
    tell more about it: http://www.weightlosstriumph.com/numb-feet-on-elliptical-machines-an-annoying-but-avoidable-problem.html

    Then there is cholinergic urticaria where you are "allergic"
    to exercise; for me, my legs start getting bright red and itchy a few minutes
    into a walk or a run. However, I've been taking cetirizine (generic Zyrtec)
    that I get cheaply in a large bottle at SAMs Club over
    the counter that takes it away. As a matter of fact,
    I've read that is one of the only drugs that help this
    condition.
  • charissamodeste
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    Oh dear, I didn't know one could be allergic to an exercise.

    But yes it is a numb, restless feeling. Although I get when I'm doing any kind of cardio that involves jumping around or plyometrics. I don't use an elliptical.

    These are exercises I'm used to doing, though. So I don't think I can be allergic to them. Could it be my diet? Too much sodium? I'm not sure. Going to buy a new pair of comfortable trainers today and see if that helps. My old ones are suddenly unbearably pretty tight and uncomfy.