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My legs are absolutely killing me! it's not like injuries or soreness or anything though. i would know because i am a very active athlete. help please?

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Dr. Naresh Rao answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Need evalution: Overuse is by far the most common reason for leg pain in a very active athlete, but muscle breakdown can also happen after a high intensity workout. See medical attention, especially to rule out rhabdomyolysis. There are however many other causes of leg pain.

Answered 1/8/2013

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A member asked:

My legs are absolutely killing me! it's not like injuries or soreness or anything though. i would know because i am a very active athlete. help please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Naresh Rao answered

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