Weight lifting and swollen
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rickigageby
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I’ve been doing some moderate strength training, deadlifts (165) and squats (180) and other things but those are my main concerns and I’ve been running daily for a couple miles. My legs, ankles and feet are so swollen. Any ideas?
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If this is all new, you are likely trying to do too much too soon. Ease into it.8
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Try running every second day and see if it improves.
Are you on any prescription or over-the-counter meds, or supplements?6 -
Why are you running daily and doing lifting together? That is kind of a recipe for not being able to recover which is why you are probably experiencing some swelling.12
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How swollen, lasting how long, and is this something completely new for you? If it's new and severe, especially if it persists, you might want to make an appointment with your doctor just to be cautious. As long as it's the only symptom, it's probably not an emergency appointment.2
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Are you allowing your self enough time to recover and are you getting enough sleep?0
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I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.0
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They’ve been swollen for going on almost 3 days0
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rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
Was 39 a typo? If not, you should consult with your doctors about your current fitness regime.7 -
rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
???
Why would you need multiple variations of NSAID prescriptions? Probably none of my business. What I really mean is that it seems repetitive...5 -
rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
The fact that you do both strength training and cardio daily is a good chance it's your issue. What does your lifting program look like?0 -
rickigageby wrote: »They’ve been swollen for going on almost 3 days
Call your doctor.5 -
Doctor, obviously.0
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rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
Assuming "39 prescription medications" wasn't a typo, don't start this or any fitness regimen without consulting your doctor.
And call them now about the current swelling.6 -
Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.5
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Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...6 -
rickigageby wrote: »Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
Some meds can cause leg swelling, and exercise can worsen the effect. Since it could lead to clots and other problems, definitely talk to your doctor about it soon. If you're in a calorie deficit or on a special diet, make sure they know. If you're taking creatine, stop.4 -
kshama2001 wrote: »rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
Assuming "39 prescription medications" wasn't a typo, don't start this or any fitness regimen without consulting your doctor.
And call them now about the current swelling.
Not a typo, it is repetitive. But I’ve contacted several doctors about the amount of pills I’m taking and they said ya within normal range and continue taking them. I do go over fitness with my doctor. They just said not to push myself too hard and to take a break when needed and I follow up with them every two weeks.0 -
Silentpadna wrote: »rickigageby wrote: »I only run about 30 minutes daily and my strength training is every other day. Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
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Why would you need multiple variations of NSAID prescriptions? Probably none of my business. What I really mean is that it seems repetitive...
I accidentally posted the reply to this above^0 -
Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.Cherimoose wrote: »rickigageby wrote: »Yes I’m on 39 prescription medications. Most of them are NSAID.
Some meds can cause leg swelling, and exercise can worsen the effect. Since it could lead to clots and other problems, definitely talk to your doctor about it soon. If you're in a calorie deficit or on a special diet, make sure they know. If you're taking creatine, stop.
I do have kidney issues! I contacted my doctor and he said to watch it and come back if it swells anymore. It seems to have gone down. But also I’m eating at maintenance!1 -
collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.1 -
rickigageby wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.
I am not a doctor. That said, are you able to get a second opinion regarding the amount, and the causes behind needing that amount?
Long story kept short - my dad's doctor had him on many prescriptions, something like 25 or so weekly. Continuing issues led to him being hospitalized at a facility known for it's excellent care and the doctors there were rather horrified by his prescriptions. Quite a few were given to treat symptoms brought on by multiple other medications reacting to each other and so on.
I would also ease up a touch on the exercise until this is squared away. Higher than necessary volume with little to no time to recover will eventually do more harm than good. Wishing you the best with all of it.7 -
rickigageby wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.
I am not a doctor. That said, are you able to get a second opinion regarding the amount, and the causes behind needing that amount?
Long story kept short - my dad's doctor had him on many prescriptions, something like 25 or so weekly. Continuing issues led to him being hospitalized at a facility known for it's excellent care and the doctors there were rather horrified by his prescriptions. Quite a few were given to treat symptoms brought on by multiple other medications reacting to each other and so on.
I would also ease up a touch on the exercise until this is squared away. Higher than necessary volume with little to no time to recover will eventually do more harm than good. Wishing you the best with all of it.
Unfortunately no. I see specialists (urologist (kidney issue), oncologists, neurologists, and a rheumatologist) and it’s pretty much impossible to get referred elsewhere. I have active duty military insurance so I have to have a referral to see these doctors and most wont accept it but for example I see my oncologists and I think she’s out of her mind. I’ve had 7 biopsies under her care and somehow they all come back inconclusive but reactive. Then on a pet scan it showed cancer activity and it’s been spreading and i tried to see another oncologist because I wasn’t getting treated and whatever this is is obviously spreading and I tried so many different place like cancer centers of America to try to get an answer and they won’t accept me without a cancer diagnosis. But like how am I suppose to get a cancer diagnosis if no other oncologist will see me to diagnose me. That’s basically the story for all my doctors. I take 12 NSAIDS a day. One prescription is 3 pills 3 times daily, another is 3 pills daily. Which seems outrageous to me.4 -
rickigageby wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.
I am not a doctor. That said, are you able to get a second opinion regarding the amount, and the causes behind needing that amount?
Long story kept short - my dad's doctor had him on many prescriptions, something like 25 or so weekly. Continuing issues led to him being hospitalized at a facility known for it's excellent care and the doctors there were rather horrified by his prescriptions. Quite a few were given to treat symptoms brought on by multiple other medications reacting to each other and so on.
I would also ease up a touch on the exercise until this is squared away. Higher than necessary volume with little to no time to recover will eventually do more harm than good. Wishing you the best with all of it.
Most of the time I refuse to take them, only time I take them is when the pain gets bad1 -
rickigageby wrote: »rickigageby wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.
I am not a doctor. That said, are you able to get a second opinion regarding the amount, and the causes behind needing that amount?
Long story kept short - my dad's doctor had him on many prescriptions, something like 25 or so weekly. Continuing issues led to him being hospitalized at a facility known for it's excellent care and the doctors there were rather horrified by his prescriptions. Quite a few were given to treat symptoms brought on by multiple other medications reacting to each other and so on.
I would also ease up a touch on the exercise until this is squared away. Higher than necessary volume with little to no time to recover will eventually do more harm than good. Wishing you the best with all of it.
Unfortunately no. I see specialists (urologist (kidney issue), oncologists, neurologists, and a rheumatologist) and it’s pretty much impossible to get referred elsewhere. I have active duty military insurance so I have to have a referral to see these doctors and most wont accept it but for example I see my oncologists and I think she’s out of her mind. I’ve had 7 biopsies under her care and somehow they all come back inconclusive but reactive. Then on a pet scan it showed cancer activity and it’s been spreading and i tried to see another oncologist because I wasn’t getting treated and whatever this is is obviously spreading and I tried so many different place like cancer centers of America to try to get an answer and they won’t accept me without a cancer diagnosis. But like how am I suppose to get a cancer diagnosis if no other oncologist will see me to diagnose me. That’s basically the story for all my doctors. I take 12 NSAIDS a day. One prescription is 3 pills 3 times daily, another is 3 pills daily. Which seems outrageous to me.
Wow, just wow...first, thank you for your service. I'm a disabled veteran myself, so I understand what you're dealing with insurance/restriction wise, but I never had to deal with potential cancer at the time either.
The only thing I would recommend is to listen to your body regarding the workouts. An illness can be a trauma of sorts, and that requires a good balance of rest and nutrition. While it's hard to slow down when you're used to going 90mph, it might also be what you need for a little relief.
Also keep researching alternative options. Sometimes, it's who you manage to talk to opposed to what the regs say. I've been out for 30 years so a bit has changed, but keep trying never the less.0 -
rickigageby wrote: »rickigageby wrote: »collectingblues wrote: »Particularly if you have a history of kidney problems (which I seem to recall you do), doctor, now.
Bingo. With the OP's history of health problems, a physician's input is needed, not a bunch of people on the Internet.
*Especially* when NSAIDs are known to have issues with kidney function, and can lead to water retention. I can't fathom being on dozens of NSAIDs...
Thank you! Yeah I was confused because I’m on Multiple NSAIDS and I feel like I’m taking way too many and overdosing on NSAIDS but my doctors all inform me that is fine.
I am not a doctor. That said, are you able to get a second opinion regarding the amount, and the causes behind needing that amount?
Long story kept short - my dad's doctor had him on many prescriptions, something like 25 or so weekly. Continuing issues led to him being hospitalized at a facility known for it's excellent care and the doctors there were rather horrified by his prescriptions. Quite a few were given to treat symptoms brought on by multiple other medications reacting to each other and so on.
I would also ease up a touch on the exercise until this is squared away. Higher than necessary volume with little to no time to recover will eventually do more harm than good. Wishing you the best with all of it.
Unfortunately no. I see specialists (urologist (kidney issue), oncologists, neurologists, and a rheumatologist) and it’s pretty much impossible to get referred elsewhere. I have active duty military insurance so I have to have a referral to see these doctors and most wont accept it but for example I see my oncologists and I think she’s out of her mind. I’ve had 7 biopsies under her care and somehow they all come back inconclusive but reactive. Then on a pet scan it showed cancer activity and it’s been spreading and i tried to see another oncologist because I wasn’t getting treated and whatever this is is obviously spreading and I tried so many different place like cancer centers of America to try to get an answer and they won’t accept me without a cancer diagnosis. But like how am I suppose to get a cancer diagnosis if no other oncologist will see me to diagnose me. That’s basically the story for all my doctors. I take 12 NSAIDS a day. One prescription is 3 pills 3 times daily, another is 3 pills daily. Which seems outrageous to me.
Wow, just wow...first, thank you for your service. I'm a disabled veteran myself, so I understand what you're dealing with insurance/restriction wise, but I never had to deal with potential cancer at the time either.
The only thing I would recommend is to listen to your body regarding the workouts. An illness can be a trauma of sorts, and that requires a good balance of rest and nutrition. While it's hard to slow down when you're used to going 90mph, it might also be what you need for a little relief.
Also keep researching alternative options. Sometimes, it's who you manage to talk to opposed to what the regs say. I've been out for 30 years so a bit has changed, but keep trying never the less.
Yes, I get my insurance through the VA and at times it has been challenging to get what I need. For example, I had to train my GYN on how to prescribe a med that is not in the formulary, and it was a whole multi-months ordeal involving my regular doctor and cardiologist as well, but I finally got it and it has made a dramatic improvement in my quality of life.
I've also had to struggle with my shrink to get Xanax. He keeps telling me it's addictive; I keep reminding him that he only gives me 6 at a time, so addiction is not going to be a problem.
I wish my OH's parents docs had been as worried about benzos and addiction for them. Why can't there be a happy medium between negligently over-prescribing and fear of prescribing at all? >.<
Anyway, point is, I hear No a lot and when possible, don't accept it.0 -
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