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Whenever i walk too much, my lower legs start to hurt then the pain radiates up. the dull pain turns into bad pain, & only sleeping it away relieves. hurts so bad to move, and it doesnt feel like a pull. what could be wrong? been going on for 3 yrs?

Q: whenever i walk too much, my lower legs start to hurt then the pain radiates up. the dull pain turns into bad pain, & only sleeping it away relieves. hurts so bad to move, and it doesnt feel like a pull. what could be wrong? been going on for 3 yrs?

: In an older person, I would consider either vascular claudication or neurogenic claudication. But at age 17, wonder about a peripheral neuropathy or even a metabolic muscle disease. If it has been 3 yrs, see a neuromuscular specialist, and explore these possibilities.

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In an older person, I would consider either vascular claudication or neurogenic claudication. But at age 17, wonder about a peripheral neuropathy or even a metabolic muscle disease. If it has been 3 yrs, see a neuromuscular specialist, and explore these possibilities.

Answered 7/23/2021

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A member asked:

Whenever i walk too much, my lower legs start to hurt then the pain radiates up. the dull pain turns into bad pain, & only sleeping it away relieves. hurts so bad to move, and it doesnt feel like a pull. what could be wrong? been going on for 3 yrs?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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