when will the knee and ankle pain during walking go away ?

delgrand
delgrand Posts: 108 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi
I was 271 lbs about 3 months ago. Now I am 240. I am 5'10 M, 26 year old

I had minimal activity when I was 271. Now I am trying to walk slowly regularly but I have knee,ankle,shins,sole of feet pain whenever I walk more than 30 minutes.

Anyone based on experience can predict at what weight will this pain go away and I can walk normally again !

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,625 Member
    Have you had it checked out to make sure there's no damage there? I had knee pain and turned out to have ulcerated cartilage - losing weight has helped but I required some physio for it too.
  • Karliemyalgia
    Karliemyalgia Posts: 146 Member
    edited November 2017
    Hi.

    It's possible you suffered a recent sprain.
    It's possible that your hip, knee muscles are tight, consider stretching and yoga.
    It's possible that it could be overuse injury in your knee and/or ankle.

    If pain persists see your doctor ASAP.
    Spending time worrying about health but not seeking appropriate healthcare is a waste of time and energy :

    Hope your knee and ankle feels better soon.
  • delgrand
    delgrand Posts: 108 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Have you had it checked out to make sure there's no damage there? I had knee pain and turned out to have ulcerated cartilage - losing weight has helped but I required some physio for it too.

    No I did not. I hope there's no damage ! I have been obese for about 3 years and had minimal activity during those 3 years so I hope I did not damage anything.

    I assumed that it is from me being obese.
  • delgrand
    delgrand Posts: 108 Member
    The fact that both knees, ankles, shins, soles of feet hurt makes the pain more likely related to me being obese, so I hope I don't have a medical problem.
  • charlieandcarol
    charlieandcarol Posts: 302 Member
    Sounds like you don't have the right shoes, especially the shin pain. Sounds disproportionate amount of pain for your weight.
    A good pair of shoes are worth it if you are having these kinds of problems. Go get assessed at a proper shoe place or by a podiatrist. The wrong kind of sneakers can cause all the problems you are describing.
  • cryonic_273
    cryonic_273 Posts: 81 Member
    edited November 2017
    I was having knee pain at 225-lb - im now 191 and its reduced to a minor niggle.
    The more you lose the less stress on your joints and feet.
    As I lost weight i could do more - as i did more my feet and muscles got stronger - it didnt happen overnight.
    Prioritise comfortable and supportive footwear and only do mild but frequent walking.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    Pain is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. Stop. Please start icing and anti-infammatories (like ibuprofin).

    If possible, get accessed by a podiatrist.He or she can check on what's going on, and what you need for undertaking a new exercise regimen. You may need not only the right shoes, but the right insoles, and exercises to prepare your muscles.

    Finally, very heavy people sometimes have to start with exercises like stationary bike, swimming, or rowing because walking is too hard on the joints.
  • mlinci
    mlinci Posts: 402 Member
    My starting BMI was just over 30, at 185 lbs and 5’5. At that weight, age 39, I had problems with my knees (couldn’t even think about doing a squat) and my hip joints would ache when I’d do a longer walk. Now at BMI under 23, I can do about 10 squats at a time (it still hurts though) and my hip joints are absolutely fine. To me losing weight was crucial.
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  • MissyCHF
    MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
    Perhaps seeing a doctor would help most. Our hips, knees, ankles and feet just aren't meant to carry excess weight and they quite rightly object. Perhaps all you need is pain killers to help walk through the pain but better to make sure.
  • delgrand
    delgrand Posts: 108 Member
    edited November 2017
    charlieandcarol wrote: »
    Sounds like you don't have the right shoes, especially the shin pain. Sounds disproportionate amount of pain for your weight.
    A good pair of shoes are worth it if you are having these kinds of problems. Go get assessed at a proper shoe place or by a podiatrist. The wrong kind of sneakers can cause all the problems you are describing.

    mmmm shoes? I don't wear shoes. I walk indoors with barefoot. Could that be a problem? Would wearing shoes make any difference?
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited November 2017
    delgrand wrote: »
    charlieandcarol wrote: »
    Sounds like you don't have the right shoes, especially the shin pain. Sounds disproportionate amount of pain for your weight.
    A good pair of shoes are worth it if you are having these kinds of problems. Go get assessed at a proper shoe place or by a podiatrist. The wrong kind of sneakers can cause all the problems you are describing.

    mmmm shoes? I don't wear shoes. I walk indoors with barefoot. Could that be a problem?

    Of course it could. I have funny feet and if I don't wear the right shoes I get all kinds of issues. At your weight you need supportive shoes and something to ease the impact as you walk. Walking is usually low impact, but I notice when my foot hits the ground barefoot the impact travels up to my knees because I'm heavy and I'm more prone to unstable ankles.

    ETA: I had to consciously keep my core tight and my steps deliberate instead of randomly falling into my step at first.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Did you just jump in with 30 minutes, or did you scale up???

    10 minutes every other day for a week... then increasing to 15, then 20, etc.

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  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    When I started walking I had a lot of pain in my feet, legs and hips. I had to do more stretching. I had to do more seated workouts for awhile. I had to get different shoes. I think it was somewhat my weight but also just doing too much exercise too quickly when I wasn't used to it. Eventually I could do more.

    If you aren't used to much walking or exercise start slower. If 30 minutes causes pain do 10-20 minutes of exercise for now and gradually increase. Do some stretching exercises. Look up stretches for foot pain.

    It might be good to see a doctor to make sure you don't have an injury or get specific advice on your situation.
  • ConnieAGinther
    ConnieAGinther Posts: 515 Member
    If you are walking bare footed and it hurts, it could be because you are flat footed. You should really get checked out by a doctor.
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