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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 15, 2016 22:14:37 GMT
I'm up and down, don't have a "sitting all day job".
I move around quite a bit, fair to better health wise-nothing I take meds for or have any disease or illness. I don't have a regular exercise regimen.
My legs, specifically back of knees to my feet ache ALL THE TIME. Or what seems like all of the time. I notice it most when laying down or sitting, I never seem to think about it or feel achy if I'm standing or walking.
I do take 10,000 mg of Vitamin D every day (Doctor ordered) as well as 400 mg of magnesium oxide daily as I was having terrible shin cramps all the time (those have subsided rarely have them anymore) --I have follow up in March to see if the MagOx will be continued.
I describe my aching as it feels tight, but no swelling. Reminds me of "growing pains" or feeling like they have the flu! My ankles are not swollen either. We do have a storm coming tonight and today is particularly aching, I have noticed that when storms come in I *think* I hurt more.
The achy pain is solely on the backs of my legs, central to my knees and outward from there, sometimes feels like it is up the back of my thigh too. I am constantly stretching my legs pointing and pronating my foot to flex and stretch. It does not hurt when I stretch.
When on my feet all day- I will often take a soak in Epsom salts which feels great, albeit temporarily.
I'm at a loss as to why they ache so much!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Feb 15, 2016 22:25:36 GMT
When I had that feeling, it was my vit D. I was put on that HUGE mega does regimen to begin with, then tapered down to 2,000 a day. You probably need to have your labs done again.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 15, 2016 22:57:01 GMT
I have them coming up in March..
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 15, 2016 22:58:16 GMT
I was at 5,000 up until November but increased in December (it's been amazing for everything it was diagnosed for) but man do my legs ache!!
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Post by Basket1lady on Feb 15, 2016 23:21:57 GMT
I had the same problem with my legs and it was a vitamin D deficiency. 20-50 ng/mL is considered normal. Some drs will only take you to 25 ng/mL, but I do better when I'm above 30. When I was at 10, I could sleep my legs hurt so badly. Unfortunately, it takes weeks to bring your level up. Advil is my friend.
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Post by underwatermama on Feb 15, 2016 23:23:06 GMT
You might want to try some stretches, that seems to help me when my legs/hips are hurting.
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Post by gitana on Feb 15, 2016 23:30:07 GMT
Do you drink diet sodas? I had weird, constant leg pain in my feet and knees and shins when I drank Diet Coke reguarly. After removing all artificial sweeteners, the pains went away completely. I'm 100% certain it was the cause of my pain.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 16, 2016 0:25:54 GMT
When my legs hurt like that, I find that I need new shoes, or better gel insoles.
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Post by rst on Feb 16, 2016 0:29:43 GMT
I have that same pattern of pain. It's driving me crazy. I do stretch -- all the time. I'm thinking Vit D sounds like a likely reason for me. Everyone in the PNW is deficient, apparently.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 16, 2016 0:33:10 GMT
I don't drink anything diet (it's been 30+ years) or sodas (more than 6 yrs since regular consumption) to begin with---I had read that regular soda (the phosphate causes joint pains in a lot of people). I drink water, coffee, tea, milk (none in excess).
I will occasionally drink a Regular Coke if I have a migraine, which is very rare.
I started to try to look up what it could be, but Googling it started to be worrisome!! Lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 0:43:02 GMT
Do you have arthritis? I have arthritis bad in both ankles and feet and I get leg pain occasionally.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 16, 2016 1:41:07 GMT
I've not been diagnosed with arthritis but will definitely ask at my appointment!
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Post by krcrafts on Feb 16, 2016 1:49:53 GMT
When my legs hurt like that, I find that I need new shoes, or better gel insoles. This was going to be my advice, too. |
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Post by SabrinaM on Feb 16, 2016 4:01:32 GMT
Mag Citrate is a more easily absorbed/bio available form than mag oxide. Try switching your mag.
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Post by paget on Feb 16, 2016 4:42:35 GMT
I have that same pattern of pain. It's driving me crazy. I do stretch -- all the time. I'm thinking Vit D sounds like a likely reason for me. Everyone in the PNW is deficient, apparently. The backs of my legs - thighs and calves- have had a weird soreness for a few weeks but not all the time. I like in the PNW, too. I've never had my vitamin d levels checked - this is interesting. |
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Post by M in Carolina on Feb 16, 2016 8:14:23 GMT
I get that when my potassium is too low. It can be difficult to regulate the different minerals from Vit D and magnesium--if those are too high or low, it can throw off the potassium.
You should call your doctor this week and ask about getting your blood work early.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Feb 16, 2016 10:59:29 GMT
Could it be sciatica?
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Post by mrsscrapdiva on Feb 17, 2016 0:42:44 GMT
I would check if anything new that you are eating has aspartame or artificial sweetener in them. Even chewing gum. I figured out that this is a cause of making my already inflamed body feel worse. Also it gives me a restless leg type feeling and crampy feeling in my calfs. It is so uncomfortable. |
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Post by theshyone on Feb 17, 2016 2:44:09 GMT
Magnesium, potassium & D & calcium all kind of go together. If one is out, most likely all are.
Epsom salt soaks can help.
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Post by alissa103 on Feb 17, 2016 4:26:06 GMT
Eat a banana every day for the next week or so and see if it makes a difference. Sounds like your potassium might be off from the other supplements.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Feb 17, 2016 5:08:46 GMT
I was having leg pain, a bit different from yours but my doctor upped my calcium and it did the trick for me.
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Post by k8smom on Feb 17, 2016 5:17:11 GMT
Try these. Changed my life. My feet and lower legs used to ache so badly that I couldn't sleep at night and a friend recommended these. My feet were out of whack, causing my legs to compensate, most likely due to decades of pointy toe high heels. These force perfect toe alignment and viola! No more pain! For $10 it's worth a shot, worked for me! |
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Post by Florida Cindy on Feb 17, 2016 13:05:43 GMT
Have you been checked for fibromyalgia?
Here are other symptoms:
200+ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Common Coexisting Conditions - Inspired Living with Fibromyal…
GENERAL
1. Activity level decreased to less than 50% of pre-illness activity level
2. Cold hands and feet (extremities)
3. Cough
4. Craving carbohydrates
5. Delayed reaction to physical activity or stressful events
6. Dryness of eyes and/or mouth
7. Edema
8. Family member(s) with Fibromyalgia
9. Fatigue, made worse by physical exertion or stress
10. Feeling cold often
11. Feeling hot often
12. Frequent sighing
13. Heart palpitations
14. Hoarseness
15. Hypoglycemia (blood sugar falls or low)
16. Increased thirst
17. Low blood pressure (below 110/70)
18. Low body temperature (below 97.6)
19. Low-grade fevers
20. Night sweats
21. Noisy joints – with or without pain
22. Poor circulation in hands/feet
23. Profuse sweating
24. Recurrent flu-like illness
25. Shortness of breath with little or no exertion
26. Severe nasal allergies (new or worsening allergies)
27. Sore throat
28. Subjective swelling of extremities – (feels swollen Bu can’t find anything)
29. Sweats
30. Symptoms worsened by air travel
31. Symptoms worsened by stress
32. Symptoms worsened by temperature changes
33. Tender or swollen lymph nodes, especially in neck and underarms
34. Tremor or trembling
35. Unexplained weight gain or loss PAIN
36. Abdominal wall pain
37. Bad hip pain
38. Burning Nerve Pain
39. Chest pain
40. Collarbone pain
41. Diffuse swelling
42. Elbow pain
43. Exacerbated Plantar arch or heel pain
44. “Growing” pains that don’t go away once you are done growing
45. Headache – tension or migraine
46. Inflamed Rib Cartilage
47. Joint pain
48. Lumpy, tender breasts
49. Morning stiffness
50. Muscle pain
51. Muscle spasms
52. Muscle twitching
53. Muscle weakness
54. Pain that ranges from moderate to severe
55. Pain that moves around the body
56. Paralysis or severe weakness of an arm or leg
57. Restless Leg Syndrome
58. Rib Pain
59. Scalp Pain (like hair being pulled out)
60. Sciatica-like pain
61. Tender points or trigger points
62. TMJ syndrome
63. “Voodoo Doll” Poking Sensation in random places NEUROLOGICAL
64. Blackouts
65. Brain fog
66. Carpal Tunnel
67. Feeling spaced out
68. Hallucinating smells
69. Inability to think clearly
70. Lightheadedness
71. Noise intolerance72. Numbness or tingling sensations
73. Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
74. Seizures
75. Seizure-like episodes
76. Sensation that you might faint
77. Syncope (fainting)
78. Tinnitus (ringing in one or both ears)
79. Vertigo or dizziness
EQUILIBRIUM/PERCEPTION83. Difficulty judging distances (when driving, etc.)
84. Directional disorientation
85. Dropping things frequently
86. Feeling spatially disoriented
87. Frequent tripping or stumbling
88. Not seeing what you’re looking at
89. Poor balance and coordination
90. Staggering gait
SLEEP
91. Alertness/energy best late at night
92. Altered sleep/wake schedule
93. Awakening frequently
80. Bumping into things
81. Clumsy Walking
82. Difficulty balancing
94. Difficulty falling asleep
95. Difficulty staying asleep
96. Excessive sleeping
97. Extreme alertness or energy levels late at night
98. Falling asleep at random and sometimes dangerous moments
99. Fatigue
100. Light or broken sleep pattern
101. Muscle spasms/twitches at night
102. Narcolepsy
103. Sleep disturbances
104. Sleep starts or falling sensations
105. Teeth grinding
106. Tossing and turning
107. Un-refreshing or non-restorative sleep
108. Vivid or disturbing dreams/nightmares
EYES/VISION
109. Blind spots in vision
110. Eye pain
111. Difficulty switching focus from one thing to another
112. Frequent changes in ability to see well
113. Night driving difficulty
114. Occasional Blurry vision
115. Poor night vision118. Becoming lost in familiar locations when driving
119. Confusion
120. Difficulty expressing ideas in words
121. Difficulty following conversation (especially if background noise present)
122. Difficulty following directions while driving
123. Difficulty following oral instructions
124. Difficulty following written instructions
125. Difficulty making decisions
126. Difficulty moving your mouth to speak
127. Difficulty paying attention
128. Difficulty putting ideas together to form a complete picture
116. Rapidly worsening vision
117. Vision changes118. Becoming lost in familiar locations when driving
119. Confusion
120. Difficulty expressing ideas in words
121. Difficulty following conversation (especially if background noise present)
122. Difficulty following directions while driving
123. Difficulty following oral instructions
124. Difficulty following written instructions
125. Difficulty making decisions
126. Difficulty moving your mouth to speak
127. Difficulty paying attention
128. Difficulty putting ideas toge129. Difficulty putting tasks or things in proper sequence
130. Difficulty recognizing faces
131. Difficulty speaking known words
132. Difficulty remembering names of objects
133. Difficulty remembering names of people
134. Difficulty understanding what you read
135. Difficulty with long-term memory
136. Difficulty with simple calculations
137. Difficulty with short-term memory
138. Easily distracted during a task
139. Dyslexia occasionally
140. Feeling too disoriented to drive
141. Forgetting how to do routine thingsther to form a complete picture142. Impaired ability to concentrate
143. Inability to recognize familiar surroundings
144. Losing track in the middle of a task (remembering what to do next)
145. Losing your train of thought in the middle of a sentence
146. Loss of ability to distinguish some colors
147. Poor judgment
148. Short term memory impairment
149. Slowed speech
150. Staring into space trying to think
151. Stuttering; stammering
152. Switching left and right
153. Transposition (reversal) of numbers, words and/or letters when you speak
154. Transposition
155. Trouble concentrating
156. Using the wrong word
157. Word-finding difficulty
EMOTIONAL
158. Abrupt and/or unpredictable mood swings
159. Anger outbursts
160. Anxiety or fear when there is no obvious cause
161. Attacks of uncontrollable rage
162. Decreased appetite
163. Depressed mood
164. Feeling helpless and/or hopeless
165. Fear of someone knocking on the door
167. Feeling worthless
168. Frequent crying
169. Heightened awareness – of symptoms
170. Inability to enjoy previously enjoyed activities
171. Irrational fears
172. Irritability
173. Overreaction
174. Panic attacks
175. Personality changes –usually a worsening of pervious condition
176. Phobias
177. Suicide attempts
178. Suicidal thoughts or letters when you write
179. Tendency to cry easily
GASTROINTESTINAL
180. Abdominal cramps
181. Bloating
182. Decreased appetite
183. Food cravings
184. Frequent constipation
185. Frequent diarrhea
186. Gerd-like Symptoms
187. Heartburn
188. Increased appetite
190. Irritable bladder
191. Irritable bowel syndrome
192. Nausea
193. Regurgitation
194. Stomachache
195. Vomiting
196. Weight gain
197. Weight lossV
UROGENITAL
198. Decreased libido (sex drive)
199. Endometriosis
200. Frequent urination
189. Intestinal gas
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 17, 2016 13:53:07 GMT
Try these. Changed my life. My feet and lower legs used to ache so badly that I couldn't sleep at night and a friend recommended these. My feet were out of whack, causing my legs to compensate, most likely due to decades of pointy toe high heels. These force perfect toe alignment and viola! No more pain! For $10 it's worth a shot, worked for me! Can you use these even if you don't have bunions? |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Feb 17, 2016 13:56:22 GMT
All good responses--I'm keeping this so I can ask the dr next month!
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Post by k8smom on Feb 17, 2016 16:08:46 GMT
Try these. Changed my life. My feet and lower legs used to ache so badly that I couldn't sleep at night and a friend recommended these. My feet were out of whack, causing my legs to compensate, most likely due to decades of pointy toe high heels. These force perfect toe alignment and viola! No more pain! For $10 it's worth a shot, worked for me! Can you use these even if you don't have bunions? Yes! I don't have bunions. |
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Post by micpea on Feb 17, 2016 18:43:23 GMT
Eat a banana every day for the next week or so and see if it makes a difference. Sounds like your potassium might be off from the other supplements. I was going to a nutrition center & my dietary changes caused major leg issues. They suggested drinking a glass of V8 right away & a banana each day to see if that helped. Sure enough. My potassium levels were crazy low! Good luck. Hope you get relief soon! |
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