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After a 5 year running hiatus i returned about 6 months ago. in 1999 i had a fasciotomy for cecs. post-surgery i ran w/o problems. similar symptoms of swelling and pressure have returned. any ideas?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Slow down: Decrease your running and see if the symptoms improve. If there is no improvement, then go see your doc.

Dr Neyman agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Specializes in General Practice

Scar tissue?: It could be from scar tissue. I would see your family physician prior to anymore running.

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

After a 5 year running hiatus i returned about 6 months ago. in 1999 i had a fasciotomy for cecs. post-surgery i ran w/o problems. similar symptoms of swelling and pressure have returned. any ideas?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Dr Neyman agreed

Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

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