Question 1

why do my legs hurt all the time?

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Be seen: There are a lot of potential causes, from vascular, inflammatory, and neurologic causes among others.  A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually determine the cause.  I would encourage you to be seen, there may be a very simple treatment.

Question 2

50, . f, legs hurt badly  for 3 days ?

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Leg pain: 50 year old women with leg pain can have a number of causes. Check with vascular dr. See if there's peripheral vascular disease. Check with neurologist if there's sciatica or a pinched nerve in the back. Check with podiatrist if there are ankle or heel issues affecting your legs as you walk or run. Check with the orthopedic surgeon see if there are any shin splints, knee or hip issues.

Question 3

my legs hurt constantly i rotate in bed because legs hurt so bad?

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Neuropathy: It sounds like your suffering from a peripheral neuropathy.  This could be due to something as simple as a vitamin deficiency or as complicated as an immune neuropathy.  Most neuropathies are treatable, including the cost when it is immune mediated.  I agree that you need to see a neurologist to have the appropriate studies to determine the proper treatment.

Question 4

legs hurt in front of calf?

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Possible shin splint: If it hurts along the shin/tibia bone then it could be shin splints (stress reaction in the tibia).
If it is in the muscle, then it could simply be a gastrocnemius or soleus strain.

Question 5

why in diabetes the legs hurt?

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Neuropathy &/or PAD: Two common conditions that effect the legs can occur with diabetes. Neuropathy: nerve damage that typically causes numbness, tingling, and burning in the feet & peripheral arterial disease: blocked arteries in the legs that can cause muscle pain with walking and can contribute to diabetic foot ulcers and poor wound healing. Also consider muscle pain from statin drugs to treat high cholesterol.

Question 6

why my legs hurt me when i wany sleep!

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Restless legs syndro: Many people have restless legs syndrome making legs hurt especially when not moving them which is worse at night.  40% of people with this have iron deficiency with low ferritin.   Can be treated with Dopamine agonists like Requip (ropinirole) 1-3 hours before bedtime.

Question 7

why do my lower legs hurt in the morning?

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Need more info: There are lots of causes of lower leg pain, and without knowing your medical history, it can be hard to determine.  Assuming you are healthy, it is quite possible that the pain is being referred from your back.  If it does not go away you should see an orthopaedist.

Question 8

why does my lower legs hurt when i exercise?

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Exercise: I recommend stretching before and after exercising, it reduce injury and pain.

Question 9

can you walk too much? my legs hurt for 2 days afterwards.

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Sure: Like anything else done in excess, excessive walking can cause muscular pain. If walking is the type of exercise intended increasing slowly the distance or time would be the way to build up endurance.

Question 10

im takn 3 bp meds now wen i jog i don't feel as strong n legs hurt cd it b vus of meds?

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Discuss...: This with the physician who is prescribing these medications. He/she may be able to alter your dosage or type of medication if the medications are the cause of your symptoms. Best of luck!

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