Question 1

can your legs be sore in the morning from growing?

Accepted Answer

No: Growing pain affects children from age 3 to 14, and pain is typically noted on evening.

Question 2

sometimes my legs feel sore when i wake up in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Night leg pain: You will need an evaluation to determine if this is vascular or neurogenic. If vascular, varicose veins or deep venous clots may be responsible on the venous side and arterial insufficiency may be another cause. This is usually relieved with ambulation and dependency of the extremity. Various chemical imbalances can cause cramping. Occasionally this can be symptoims associated with diabetes.

Question 3

my upper legs have been very sore since i woke up this morning. i haven't done any intense physical activity and my legs were fine before i slept.

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: Usually if you have not exercised for while your muscle soreness is normal, but go away within less than a week. If persists seek medical attention.

Question 4

sometimes my leg feels sore when i wake up in the morning. any ideas on what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping position: You may be sleeping in a position that puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Question 5

hello, i have had bad headaches on and off for the past few days now and woke up this morning with sore legs. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: As a guideline, in Neurology, any time a person reports new or different headaches, we are prone to pursuing at least a brain MRI to see if there are any problems.  Talk to your doctor to see what testing they can provide you with for now in order to help you.

Question 6

good evening 
every now and again, i get patches on my skin which are tender and sore. it feels as if i got burnt, its random & usually when i wake up the following morning its gone. its usually a spot on my thighs, legs, feet or butt?

Accepted Answer

Tender areas: Tender areas on various parts of the body are characteristic of fibromyalgia but generalized aches are also a feature. Another disorder called chronic myofascial pain, which is actually a muscle disorder, is somewhat similar in tender spots. This disorder is felt to be from tension, overuse of muscles,work activities or poor posture. A rheumatologist can evaluate you and advise you best

Question 7

my 15 yr daughter got a blood clot behind her knee a week ago. its very sore and she struggles to walk on her leg. the skin colour is darker. this morning both sides and front ribs are sore when she coughs. also sore throat and blisters on tongue. ?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: Your daughter has a viral throat infection.However, much ore troubling is her bloodcloi which requires immediate attention.Take her to the ER for further evaluation and treatment

Question 8

what causes a charley horse? i got one in each leg this morning and can barely walk now! muscles are very sore.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: if nothing changed in daily life- no new work outs, not pregnant- then often it is mineral shortage.  Get some calcium, potassium in a system.  Get multivitamins, eat a banana, drink milk, cheese.

Question 9

this morning i had a cramp in the front of my upper left leg. it is still sore to the touch and when walking. is it normal to still be sore?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies somewhat, for example, did you run or work out or have another reason for it to be sore?  Possible causes can include irritation of the muscles or tendons in that part if the leg or even a sciatica from the back.  Don't hesitate to be seen for it.

Question 10

yesterday i walked about 3 miles and felt fine. but this morning my leg (right thigh) was sore and it has been getting worse all day. is it a strain?

Accepted Answer

Could be you lost K: If that was a more than your usual amount of exercise for you it could be a muscle sprain or it could be muscle cramping because of electrolyte loss, in particular potassium. Drink some rehydration fluid when you are going for a longer than usual workout.

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Can your legs be sore in the morning from growing?

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Sometimes my legs feel sore when i wake up in the morning?

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My upper legs have been very sore since i woke up this morning. i haven't done any intense physical activity and my legs were fine before i slept.

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Sometimes my leg feels sore when i wake up in the morning. any ideas on what it could be?

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Hello, i have had bad headaches on and off for the past few days now and woke up this morning with sore legs. should i be worried?

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Good evening every now and again, i get patches on my skin which are tender and sore. it feels as if i got burnt, its random & usually when i wake up the following morning its gone. its usually a spot on my thighs, legs, feet or butt?

A member asked:

My 15 yr daughter got a blood clot behind her knee a week ago. its very sore and she struggles to walk on her leg. the skin colour is darker. this morning both sides and front ribs are sore when she coughs. also sore throat and blisters on tongue. ?

A member asked:

What causes a charley horse? i got one in each leg this morning and can barely walk now! muscles are very sore.

A member asked:

This morning i had a cramp in the front of my upper left leg. it is still sore to the touch and when walking. is it normal to still be sore?

A member asked:

Yesterday i walked about 3 miles and felt fine. but this morning my leg (right thigh) was sore and it has been getting worse all day. is it a strain?

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