Question 1

pain in leg lumps near shin bones. 36 weeks preg. losing muscle mass and weight. lumps movable. docs not sure. appeared suddenly. lots of leg pain too.

Accepted Answer

Discuss with Doc: Lumps on you legs at 36 weeks of pregnancy could be either prominent fatty collections call lipoma or from prominent veins or varicosities. Elevation of your legs should help. Both can be palpated under the skin and appear mobile. Loss of muscle mass can be from lack of activity , if you you have been slowing down. The weight loss is more of a concern and would discuss this with your obstetrician.

Question 2

could ankle weight increase muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Depending on how much weight and the type of exercise.

Question 3

what should i do if i'm trying to build leg muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

Exercise the muscle: Muscle will respond with enlargement when exercised properly. You didn't say above or below the knee, but try squats, walking against resistance, and movement with resistance. Don't forget to stretch.

Question 4

i would like to gain muscle mass on my legs but im having a hard time figuring out how?

Accepted Answer

Lift weights: to add definition to your legs do work outs with weights.  Any exercise that uses the legs will help.  The idea is to do it consistently and make a commitment to it.

Question 5

how to prevent muscle mass breakdown in legs?

Accepted Answer

work those muscles: Unsure if u have a primary muscle problem or you just feel like you are losing your muscle tone/strength over time..? If it is the latter exersise your muscles!(i.e. Calf raises, leg press , lunges etc.)see a good personal trainer and get started. Good luck!

Question 6

i recently lost lots of muscle mass in my legs, hamstring and  quads specifically. now i feel like i can barely stand. is that  normal?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is unusual to lose muscle mass without a medical reason.  A change in levels of physical activity may play a role but these symptoms should be formally evaluated by a physician as it may be a sign of nerve or muscle disease.

Question 7

i'm 18 male and 2 years behind in puberty. i'm advancing in puberty but i have abnormally low muscle mass but with fat. my legs are very very skinny?

Accepted Answer

Late bloomer: As you notice other signs of late puberty, like facial hair, you will see more muscle growth. Testosterone boosts muscle growth but you also will need to exercise. If wt lifting while you are still getting taller focus on reps rather than high weight to protect your growth plates. Be patient!

Question 8

can a person loose muscle mass in the leg from having a compressed nerve in the lumbar spine right at the nerve root and if so is the reversible ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When loose skeletal muscle mass, some of those could return with exercise and stimulation.

Question 9

cpk test came back at 5675.  he states that is looks like he has lost leg and arm muscle mass and his muscles feel week and sore all the time.  everything i can find is pointing toward a muscle disease.

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, elevated CPK points to muscle disease but does not provide a more specific diagnosis.

Question 10

lump in lower right back for about 5 yrs. 3 yrs increasingly severe femoral nerve pain. now losing muscle mass in right leg, pain when squatting?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: probably herniated disk you need to be seen and have a MRI and an evaluation  losing muscle mass is a sign you need to be seen

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Pain in leg lumps near shin bones. 36 weeks preg. losing muscle mass and weight. lumps movable. docs not sure. appeared suddenly. lots of leg pain too.

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Could ankle weight increase muscle mass?

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What should i do if i'm trying to build leg muscle mass?

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I would like to gain muscle mass on my legs but im having a hard time figuring out how?

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How to prevent muscle mass breakdown in legs?

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I recently lost lots of muscle mass in my legs, hamstring and quads specifically. now i feel like i can barely stand. is that normal?

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I'm 18 male and 2 years behind in puberty. i'm advancing in puberty but i have abnormally low muscle mass but with fat. my legs are very very skinny?

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Can a person loose muscle mass in the leg from having a compressed nerve in the lumbar spine right at the nerve root and if so is the reversible ?

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Cpk test came back at 5675. he states that is looks like he has lost leg and arm muscle mass and his muscles feel week and sore all the time. everything i can find is pointing toward a muscle disease.

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Lump in lower right back for about 5 yrs. 3 yrs increasingly severe femoral nerve pain. now losing muscle mass in right leg, pain when squatting?

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