Leg Aches When Walking - Causes?

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008

So I started walking and exercising a few weeks ago, and I have felt so much better! Woo Hoo! I've even gotten past the phase of feeling like my lungs were going to burst from being out of breath. I cam easily walk now without feeling like I'm going to die!

Lung function is back up to 40% (back up from like 23%!) 
However, the past few times I've went walking, I've gotten horrible pains in my lower legs, shin, ankles area. Anyone know what could cause this? 
I dont' understand why it's just now starting. I'm taking a whole lot of vitamins and supplements and I just got back on my Source CF vitamin , so I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting too much of something? 
If anyone has a chance, can you take a look at the list below to see if you notice anything off the top of your head that could cause these leg aches? It's greatly appreciated. 
Aciphphilus 
Prenatal Vitamin 
Source CF 
Co Q-10 
Cod Liver Oil 
Fish Oil 
Garlic 
Magnesium 
Vit C 
Calcium + Vit D 
Zinc 
 
Prednisone 10 mg (once a day) 
Zyrtec ( I think this one is the only other thing different) 
Mucinex

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008

So I started walking and exercising a few weeks ago, and I have felt so much better! Woo Hoo! I've even gotten past the phase of feeling like my lungs were going to burst from being out of breath. I cam easily walk now without feeling like I'm going to die!

Lung function is back up to 40% (back up from like 23%!) 
However, the past few times I've went walking, I've gotten horrible pains in my lower legs, shin, ankles area. Anyone know what could cause this? 
I dont' understand why it's just now starting. I'm taking a whole lot of vitamins and supplements and I just got back on my Source CF vitamin , so I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting too much of something? 
If anyone has a chance, can you take a look at the list below to see if you notice anything off the top of your head that could cause these leg aches? It's greatly appreciated. 
Aciphphilus 
Prenatal Vitamin 
Source CF 
Co Q-10 
Cod Liver Oil 
Fish Oil 
Garlic 
Magnesium 
Vit C 
Calcium + Vit D 
Zinc 
 
Prednisone 10 mg (once a day) 
Zyrtec ( I think this one is the only other thing different) 
Mucinex

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008

So I started walking and exercising a few weeks ago, and I have felt so much better! Woo Hoo! I've even gotten past the phase of feeling like my lungs were going to burst from being out of breath. I cam easily walk now without feeling like I'm going to die!

Lung function is back up to 40% (back up from like 23%!) 
However, the past few times I've went walking, I've gotten horrible pains in my lower legs, shin, ankles area. Anyone know what could cause this? 
I dont' understand why it's just now starting. I'm taking a whole lot of vitamins and supplements and I just got back on my Source CF vitamin , so I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting too much of something? 
If anyone has a chance, can you take a look at the list below to see if you notice anything off the top of your head that could cause these leg aches? It's greatly appreciated. 
Aciphphilus 
Prenatal Vitamin 
Source CF 
Co Q-10 
Cod Liver Oil 
Fish Oil 
Garlic 
Magnesium 
Vit C 
Calcium + Vit D 
Zinc 
 
Prednisone 10 mg (once a day) 
Zyrtec ( I think this one is the only other thing different) 
Mucinex

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008

So I started walking and exercising a few weeks ago, and I have felt so much better! Woo Hoo! I've even gotten past the phase of feeling like my lungs were going to burst from being out of breath. I cam easily walk now without feeling like I'm going to die!

Lung function is back up to 40% (back up from like 23%!) 
However, the past few times I've went walking, I've gotten horrible pains in my lower legs, shin, ankles area. Anyone know what could cause this? 
I dont' understand why it's just now starting. I'm taking a whole lot of vitamins and supplements and I just got back on my Source CF vitamin , so I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting too much of something? 
If anyone has a chance, can you take a look at the list below to see if you notice anything off the top of your head that could cause these leg aches? It's greatly appreciated. 
Aciphphilus 
Prenatal Vitamin 
Source CF 
Co Q-10 
Cod Liver Oil 
Fish Oil 
Garlic 
Magnesium 
Vit C 
Calcium + Vit D 
Zinc 
 
Prednisone 10 mg (once a day) 
Zyrtec ( I think this one is the only other thing different) 
Mucinex

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008

So I started walking and exercising a few weeks ago, and I have felt so much better! Woo Hoo! I've even gotten past the phase of feeling like my lungs were going to burst from being out of breath. I cam easily walk now without feeling like I'm going to die!

Lung function is back up to 40% (back up from like 23%!) 
However, the past few times I've went walking, I've gotten horrible pains in my lower legs, shin, ankles area. Anyone know what could cause this? 
I dont' understand why it's just now starting. I'm taking a whole lot of vitamins and supplements and I just got back on my Source CF vitamin , so I'm wondering if maybe I'm getting too much of something? 
If anyone has a chance, can you take a look at the list below to see if you notice anything off the top of your head that could cause these leg aches? It's greatly appreciated. 
Aciphphilus 
Prenatal Vitamin 
Source CF 
Co Q-10 
Cod Liver Oil 
Fish Oil 
Garlic 
Magnesium 
Vit C 
Calcium + Vit D 
Zinc 
 
Prednisone 10 mg (once a day) 
Zyrtec ( I think this one is the only other thing different) 
Mucinex

coltsfan715 · Mar 27, 2008

Hi there,

I am not sure how hard you have been pushing it when you walk but is it possible you have shin splints. It also depends on the kidn of pain - if it is more like muscle cramps it is most likely NOT shin splints.

I only mention that because I know if you are not used to the activity and you start out running or jogging or walking very aggressively you can get this.

Also the first thing I thought of simply because I have this issue is low magnesium level. I also take magnesium supplements - 800 mg twice a day and I still get the calf cramps.

Hope you figure out what it is.

Lindsey

coltsfan715 · Mar 27, 2008

Hi there,

I am not sure how hard you have been pushing it when you walk but is it possible you have shin splints. It also depends on the kidn of pain - if it is more like muscle cramps it is most likely NOT shin splints.

I only mention that because I know if you are not used to the activity and you start out running or jogging or walking very aggressively you can get this.

Also the first thing I thought of simply because I have this issue is low magnesium level. I also take magnesium supplements - 800 mg twice a day and I still get the calf cramps.

Hope you figure out what it is.

Lindsey

coltsfan715 · Mar 27, 2008

Hi there,

I am not sure how hard you have been pushing it when you walk but is it possible you have shin splints. It also depends on the kidn of pain - if it is more like muscle cramps it is most likely NOT shin splints.

I only mention that because I know if you are not used to the activity and you start out running or jogging or walking very aggressively you can get this.

Also the first thing I thought of simply because I have this issue is low magnesium level. I also take magnesium supplements - 800 mg twice a day and I still get the calf cramps.

Hope you figure out what it is.

Lindsey

coltsfan715 · Mar 27, 2008

Hi there,

I am not sure how hard you have been pushing it when you walk but is it possible you have shin splints. It also depends on the kidn of pain - if it is more like muscle cramps it is most likely NOT shin splints.

I only mention that because I know if you are not used to the activity and you start out running or jogging or walking very aggressively you can get this.

Also the first thing I thought of simply because I have this issue is low magnesium level. I also take magnesium supplements - 800 mg twice a day and I still get the calf cramps.

Hope you figure out what it is.

Lindsey

coltsfan715 · Mar 27, 2008

Hi there,
 
 I am not sure how hard you have been pushing it when you walk but is it possible you have shin splints. It also depends on the kidn of pain - if it is more like muscle cramps it is most likely NOT shin splints.
 
 I only mention that because I know if you are not used to the activity and you start out running or jogging or walking very aggressively you can get this.
 
 Also the first thing I thought of simply because I have this issue is low magnesium level. I also take magnesium supplements - 800 mg twice a day and I still get the calf cramps.
 
 Hope you figure out what it is.
 
 Lindsey

hopesiris · Mar 27, 2008

If you have shin splints you will likely feel tenderness if you run your fingers over the boney area on the front of your lower leg.

hopesiris · Mar 27, 2008

If you have shin splints you will likely feel tenderness if you run your fingers over the boney area on the front of your lower leg.

hopesiris · Mar 27, 2008

If you have shin splints you will likely feel tenderness if you run your fingers over the boney area on the front of your lower leg.

hopesiris · Mar 27, 2008

If you have shin splints you will likely feel tenderness if you run your fingers over the boney area on the front of your lower leg.

hopesiris · Mar 27, 2008

If you have shin splints you will likely feel tenderness if you run your fingers over the boney area on the front of your lower leg.

jamie6girl · Mar 27, 2008