started running again - thighs hurt at night?
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take hot baths before you go to bed and then rub aspercream on them before you go to bed too.. and take 800 mg of Ibuprofin
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A little soreness would be normal but pain is not.  When running make sure you have the right kind of shoes for your feet and style of running.  Observe how the bottom of your heals wear so you know how much stability and what kind of support you need with your shoes.  Also make sure you buy new shoes at least twice a year as they wear out quickly.\nRemember to stretch both before and *after* you run to help prevent injuries.\nYou might also want to take a look at *how* you are running.  If you can hear your feet slapping the ground loudly then you need to work on your form.  Consult a trainer at your local gym about improving your form.\nLastly take a look at the surface you are running on.  If you are running on hard surfaces all the time it does a number on your knees.  Try to stick to dirt paths or tracks that have more give to them then sidewalks and pavement.\nI'd also recommend speaking with your doctor as you might, like me, have lose tendons meaning your knee cap can end up where it isn't supposed to and thus case you even more pain.  A knee brace can help stabilize your knee and dramatically reduce your pain while running.\nI would also recommend biking and swimming as alternatives to running if you are doing this as simply an aerobic activity.  Both biking and swimming provide the same great benefits and they are very low impact on your knees.
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I would eat a healthy lunch that may consist of a turkey sandwich on wheat bread, an energy drink, and a fruit like an apple.  Not too heavy, because you do not want to feel sick after the run/walk.  That has happened to me before...refrain from eating at least one hour before moderate/intense exercise otherwise you may experience stomach ache.  Be sure to drink fluids before and during the run/walk.  Have fun.
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When I was younger my legs hurt really bad and I hated any noise when I was in bed. You might have pressure on your lower spine and you need to see a physiotherapist like a friend of mine or like me you should see a doctor to discuss depression.Once I started to take meds my legs never bothered me since unless if I've been off of them for a while and I'm tired then that's when they hurt real bad.\nTry ear plugs and one of those night visors(that go over your eyes) or what ever it's called to keep some of the lights out .You never mentioned about energy levels during the day if you always seem tired then you might have serious problems.What it is that you may be laking in your serotonin levels that controls every thing from sleep to motivation to even happiness.\nWater intake or eating properly is not the problem what your doing is what any person who knows something is wrong but can't put there  finger on it  is doing and that is why AM I like this and how do I snap out of this.\nPhantom pain and sleep is two of the sure signs your suffering and I know how much you are suffering.So don't be embarrassed about going to a doctor and talking about this I was embarrassed but relieved when he explained every thing to me and gave me a script of Prozac. I really hope i'm wrong but if I'm right then your going to have a long road of recovery ahead of you but maybe your like my friend that I mentioned and it's only your spine causing pressure on a nerve cuasing you to have sore legs.
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You have to stretch for 10 minutes EVERY MORNING AND EVERY NIGHT for a month or more depending on your muscles.  The runners stretch, where you have one leg at a 90 degree angle and the other one stretched out straight behind you  and hold.  Then, lower your bent leg to be straight and SUPPORT yourself with your hands.  You should be in a straight forward split.  Lower yourself to comfortability and stay there for about 10-15 seconds.  Do the other leg.  Do other stretches too for your legs, make sure to get all them.
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when I was young and just started running I had a problem with these kind of pains,  but I found later that if you can push yourself beyond those pains  they go away..  but I was pretty young back then.  It might stress out an older person.  I am glad I did it when I was young.  maybe just push yourself a little bit harder every time you run just a little bit further
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I think you're doing really well if you've only been at it for 2 months, congratulations!  Your pain might be your hip flexor muscles hurting you.  You might try focusing on some stretches that isolate that muscle group.  I'm sure you can find some good examples on the internet.  You can stretch before and after running.  I've heard that it's more effective after.\n\nI'd also recommend varying your running schedule so that you don't run every day, and you don't run the same run every day.  As for myself, I run 4-5 days per week, and I vary my daily distances and speeds as well.  This week for instance I have the following runs: 18 miles, 6 miles, 10 miles, and 6 miles.  You may not be ready for an 18 mile run yet, but consider taking one day a week and running longer at a slower pace, and take one or two days and run a little shorter at a faster pace.  I've had good success taking at least one day per week off from running, usually Friday.  \n\nI also try to do some cross-training on my days off from running.  Cycling works particularly well.  I think that if you do the exact same run every day, you are at a higher risk from injury than if you vary your exercise routine from day to day.  \n\nTo sum up;  Stretch, Mix it Up, Take a Day Off, and Cross Train.  Stick with it!  I've lost over 40 pounds running, and competed in my first marathon last fall.
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Been there, done that ( a few times). You just have to get back on the horse and do it again. I let myself slip back into old eating habits and quit running. I decided in January to get back in shape (yet again), and signed up to run a half-marathon. It was hard, but the race is this weekend, and have lost over thirty pounds and I am fit and happy again ( and only about 10 pounds away from my goal weight, which will be the least I have been in over 20 years)
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Are u sure it's not broken?  You may need an xray to find out and/or to see if something else is going on.  If it's not something major, then alternate ice packs, with hot whirlpools -- first 20 minutes ice, then 20 minutes hot whirlpool right afterwards.  Try it a few times if you can find the time b4 then.  Keep the leg elevated whenever possible too.  And get rid of all the topical stuff as that's not going to do anything.   You need to get the swelling down as much as possible (ice is the best thing for that) and give it a rest.  Ibuprofen works for swelling too.  As for the Saturday tournament, if you are allowed to, wrap and/or tape the affected area during the event. Good luck!
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Next time, make sure you are hydrated properly.  Also, I like Cytomax during long bike rides and recovery.  It helps "beat the burn" and lessen the possibility of cramps.
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You probably have what is known as restless leg syndrome. I'm sure when you move then constantly they feel better? It usually means a lack of potassium and magnesium. Try taking these in a vitamin form. Or else next best thing to do is eat bananas. Also drink lots of water.
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I had the same problem during cold nights , i use to immerse my legs in hot water ..they wud decrease then . later a doctor advised to have  calcium tablets and drink a glass of milk everyday .now the problem is gone . see if this helps u too.
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Talk to your doctor about RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome). I have it, and it's a disorder that makes me move my legs all night long... it's like a weird twitching feeling and I feel like I HAVE to keep moving my legs. I do it in my sleep so sometimes I don't even notice it, and sometimes I have to keep my legs moving to get to sleep. Anyway, often times I feel like I ran a marathon the next morning. Try asking your doc for a prescription. Hope I helped.
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haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
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Try this stretch: After you have warmed up a bit, stand upright, feet flat on the ground, hold onto something, then lift the front of your feet up as high as they will go. This stretches the thin muscle that runs along your shin bone. This stretch helped me when I started running!
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Run/jog. When you get tired, walk for the same amount of time your ran, then run again. When you can do a couple of miles that way, work on extending your runs while cutting down the walking.\n\nBe sure to stretch out after you run to keep from getting sore.\nSee if your local library has Bob Anderson's Stretching book.
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I'm starting next month.  Maybe you can try different infusion sets?  I know for shots I bruise sometimes, mostly in my thighs.  I would say if what you use now doesn't work, try different sets.