Question 1

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

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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 2

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

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

Question 3

why do i wake up in the morning with aching legs after training the previous evening, even though the set wasn't hard??

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Many possibilities: possibilities include inadequate hydration, low electrolytes, inadequate rest between days of exercises, improper form for exercises

Question 4

both my calf muscles are sore when i wake up in morning?

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Varies: There are multiple potential causes, including potential vascular or electrolytes abnormalities.  A good medical check up would be an appropriate place to start.

Question 5

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?

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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 6

have been waking up in the morning with leg cramps. today i screamed it was so painful and my leg muscle has been sore all day because of it. why does this happen? also have heartburn all the time now.

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Cramps: Often cramps are associated with electrolytes being low. Low potassium and or magnesium are common. If you are having symptoms of heartburn, there could be a relationship between the two if your digestion is off. Trying a course of oral mag glycinate would be a safe and easy thing to try to see if that helps the cramps.

Question 7

for a few years i have severe temple headache in morning, tingling burning legs and feet. i wake up with a sore dry throat and tongue. no better.

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Different problems: It sounds like you may have some different problems.  The dry mouth and throat is most commonly due to needing more humidification in the air you breath or snoring too much.  The headache and leg problems suggest a neurologic problem that needs further testing by your primary care doctor or a neurologist.

Question 8

foot pain sore when i wake in the morning....thigh buttocks pain also?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: Morning pain in foot is commonly plantar fasciitis.   If you are also having pain in your back this could  be referred to your toe.

Question 9

i  am a 35 year old healthy male. i often wake in the morning with sore or aching calf muscles, often when i have not exercised in the days preceding.

Accepted Answer

See below: You may be putting too much strain on the muscles especially since you have not exercised for several days.

Question 10

i fell mtn biking and smacked my knee on the ground and it was hurting but now it seems every morning when i wake up my calf is tight ans sore.

Accepted Answer

Knee Injury: You need to see an ortho specialist to rule out any patellar injury or you could get  x rays and/or MRI of knee joint through pcp to rule out any bony and/or soft tissue injury in and around knee joint.

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Why are my legs sore when I wake up in the morning

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

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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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Why do i wake up in the morning with aching legs after training the previous evening, even though the set wasn't hard??

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Both my calf muscles are sore when i wake up in morning?

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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?

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Have been waking up in the morning with leg cramps. today i screamed it was so painful and my leg muscle has been sore all day because of it. why does this happen? also have heartburn all the time now.

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For a few years i have severe temple headache in morning, tingling burning legs and feet. i wake up with a sore dry throat and tongue. no better.

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Foot pain sore when i wake in the morning....thigh buttocks pain also?

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I am a 35 year old healthy male. i often wake in the morning with sore or aching calf muscles, often when i have not exercised in the days preceding.

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I fell mtn biking and smacked my knee on the ground and it was hurting but now it seems every morning when i wake up my calf is tight ans sore.

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