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What Causes Severe Headaches And Soreness In Muscles While Walking?
About one month ago I started having bad headaches. This is a rare for me. I also have had extreme muscle soreness upon rising and Difficulty walking. Does not affect my joints BUT my legs feel as if I d done a new workout routine, which I haven t. Today it s affected the lower part of my stomach and buttocks. Other wise I feel fine but have so much soreness that it s difficult to function for about 3-4 hours. I ve not had an accident and have been very active for my age of 72. I had a car accident in March of 2015, was reare YYYY@YYYY and totaled my car but seemed to recovered from the whiplash with no symptoms until June.
Sat, 2 Nov 2019
Hello,
You have a history of whiplash so you might have the nerve roots might have been damaged. Leg pain can be caused due to problems in the lower spine. Other medical conditions causing soreness in the legs are blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation. Get clinically assessed to rule out deep vein thrombosis, Sciatica, muscle sprain, PAD, any injury or shin splints.
Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. In the meantime you can take antacids & pain relievers (NSAIDS / Acetaminophen) to feel better. Severe headache is commonly due to Migraine, tension headache, headache due to sinusitis, dehydration etc. Stay well hydrated get treated at the earliest. Avoid stress (physical & emotional), anxiety, frustrations, depressions. Take adequate sleep & do regular exercises. Cut on addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You have a history of whiplash so you might have the nerve roots might have been damaged. Leg pain can be caused due to problems in the lower spine. Other medical conditions causing soreness in the legs are blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation. Get clinically assessed to rule out deep vein thrombosis, Sciatica, muscle sprain, PAD, any injury or shin splints.
Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. In the meantime you can take antacids & pain relievers (NSAIDS / Acetaminophen) to feel better. Severe headache is commonly due to Migraine, tension headache, headache due to sinusitis, dehydration etc. Stay well hydrated get treated at the earliest. Avoid stress (physical & emotional), anxiety, frustrations, depressions. Take adequate sleep & do regular exercises. Cut on addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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