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What Causes Heaviness In Legs?

I am a runner and usually run 3-6 miles every other day. I also do some weight training/ toning exercises 3-4 times per week. I had been feeling great and having some of the best runs of my life up until about 3 weeks ago. Since then my runs have been slow, I feel sluggish, and my legs feel like they weigh 200lb each. Nothing has changed with my diet or sleep habits. I m very frusterated because I can barely finish a 3 mile run lately. I have also been getting more side aches than usual. What could be causing this and how do I get back to the level I was running at?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms can be related to overuse of the muscles. I suggest using muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement daily. I recommend to rest a while and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Heaviness In Legs?

Hello, The symptoms can be related to overuse of the muscles. I suggest using muscle relaxant such as Baclofen three times a day. I also suggest using magnesium supplement daily. I recommend to rest a while and avoid activities that can trigger the symptoms. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician