Legs sore and swollen from overuse

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intrepidelephant
intrepidelephant Posts: 100 Member
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Gained 1 lb. Have eaten regular amount, about 1700 calories, which means I should be losing .5lbs to 1 lb per week. They have been swollen for the past 5 days

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  • gerla_k
    gerla_k Posts: 495 Member
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    Try to drink lots of water to help heal your muscles.
  • intrepidelephant
    intrepidelephant Posts: 100 Member
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    Been drinking tons of water and I don't seem to be getting any better....): It's getting very uncomfortable
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
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    If it's that bad go and see a doctor
  • nicpare
    nicpare Posts: 15
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    I don't think you're giving enough information. What specifically are you doing to "overuse" your legs? I do Breast Cancer Walks, and my legs don't get swollen after walking 26 miles. Swollen legs can be a sign of a more serious medical problem. I think you should call your doctor.
  • dlbredesen
    dlbredesen Posts: 122 Member
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    See a doctor now.
  • intrepidelephant
    intrepidelephant Posts: 100 Member
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    Forgot to stretch the muscles in my calf before going on first run of the year. Strained both of them on Saturday. Went for 10 mile walk Sunday. Rested Monday. 8 miles walk Tuesday. Rested Wednesday. Now they're worse than ever. 10-12 mile walks are standard for me
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    Go to the doctors....
  • AnnieRN6
    AnnieRN6 Posts: 48
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    I'm a registered nurse. Sometimes, when a person exercises really hard, the body will actually break down muscle tissue. It's called rhabdomyolysis. It can lead to actual kidney damage, and is very serious. Without stopping to chat about it further here, you need to head to the doctor's office or emergency room NOW, and tell them about your severe exercise activities several days ago.
  • intrepidelephant
    intrepidelephant Posts: 100 Member
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    I didn't exercise hard. I forgot to stretch, was jogging for 15 minutes and pulled the muscles in my legs
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,179 Member
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    Pulling a muscle does not result in swelling. You need a dr.

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