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Sore legs

ladyladyrrose
ladyladyrrose
Just read bits and pieces of topics and messages and understand that sore legs comes with, Hep C or the tx? Not sure, but what gives with this? I finished tx in August. Had sore legs the year I was diagnosed in 2003. That was one of the reasons I sought medical advice. Still have sore legs. Yes they were worse when I was really anemic and probably still am to some degree. Does this stay? or does it go away once you get back on your feet? (punny). I have been undie since 4 weeks into tx. Immune system still low as I've been off tx since Aug 18 this year and still can't get rid of the flu symptoms. But man, my legs ache. Anybody got any suggestions?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello,

Have you read your blood work lately???

You may want to start working on strengthening your immune system with some supplements and healthy dietary changes that will also strengthen your immune system as well...

How active are you? Do you take walks consistently?
Increasing your activity will help you sore legs...

You may also want to pamper your legs more afterwards by using some techniques such as massage, raising your legs above your heart while sitting and/or resting...

I'm sure there are more tips to give you here but, that's all I can think of at the moment.

Respectfully,
Henry
MLTTexas
MLTTexas
I'm 2 years post-transplant and not on treatments yet for the recurring Hep C, and my feet and lower legs are getting worse. They are staying swollen, hurting, and I'm so very tired. I'm anemic. Don't know if the feet and legs situation is from hep c, portal vein problems, anemia, persistent hemorrhoid bleeding, or all of the above, but when I see my doc on Wed. I need to know. I'll also find out about my heart echo on Wed.

ladyladyr, hope you get answers soon. I'm putting my feet up often, have cut way back on sodium. You take care and let us know how things go. Marilyn
deleted_user
deleted_user
Here are some links that may be helpful for you to look at:

http://orthopedics.about.com/od/overuseinjuries/tp/Musclesoreness.htm

http://www.onlymyhealth.com/home-remedies-sore-legs-1329981150

This is something that may or may not be what's going on with you also, or is the reason for sore legs and muscles (I certainly hope not!):

http://www.livestrong.com/article/407191-why-are-my-muscles-sore-if-i-did-not-exercise/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/419774-muscle-soreness-without-exercise-exertion/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/188235-disease-with-sore-joints-muscles-and-no-energy/

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/sore-legs-for-no-reason.html

http://www.hopkinsortho.org/pain.html

http://www.lyrica.com/Fibromyalgia/relieving-fibromyalgia-pain-with-lyrica.aspx

http://www.lyrica.com/Fibromyalgia/understanding-fibromyalgia-and-symptoms.aspx

http://www.lyrica.com/Fibromyalgia/pain-questionnaire.aspx

That's it for now... I hope this helps you feel better.

Respectfully,
Hank
ladyladyrrose
ladyladyrrose
thanks for the support. I have been doing some of these suggestions already. I notice when I'm not feeling up to par the soreness is worse. Will be asking my doc next time I go.
betsy88
betsy88
I had lots of muscle and joint aches/pain for the first several months after treatment. These sides are completely resolved 6 months post. I just figured that it was treatment related and partially due to being de-conditioned from 4 months on the couch. For the most part, I was able to just push through it. I started exercising with light weights and floor exercises soon after completing treatment and I think that might have helped.
ladyladyrrose
ladyladyrrose
BetsyMiller88. That's good news. I have to think positively that I will follow suit. Can't wait for that 6 month wait to be over. Need to heal. Been sick too long and need to get on with living.
erniecoolcat
erniecoolcat
Think positively and keep active. You're getting it back.
Great job in finishing!
ladyladyrrose
ladyladyrrose
You mentioned joints and shoulder pain. Yes I have that too. It comes and goes where the leg pain seems to be there all the time. Thanks for sharing your experience. We're all different. Just going through a bit of depression now too doesn't help. Probably withdrawals and lack of sunshine are contributing to my mood, aches and pains.