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I have such bad DOMS in my legs I literally can't walk up and down the stairs / get up from sitting without yelling out

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:20

What can I do ? I literally can't move properly. I'm in severe pain. I've taken some painkillers ( co codamol ) and it didn't help at all.

It's absolute agony when I move around, but going up and down stairs takes forever as I'm trying to put as much weight into my arms as possible. Sitting down and standing up is agony too.

It's only better when I am resting. 😭😢

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ShyTed · 16/11/2024 23:39

Hopefully it will ease soon. Have you just started working out? Or started a new form of training?
I think you should plan to go for a walk tomorrow it should help a lot.

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:38

gamerchick · 16/11/2024 23:36

The only thing I've found that cures DOMS is a lot of protein, a lot of water and another workout.

Go back, it won't be as bad next time. Stick at it and you'll welcome them.

The worst thing you can do is let them put you off.

Definitely won't put me off.

It's just a bit embarrassing because I look like I'm injured, the way I move and walk. I just hope it passes and doesn't get much worse.

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gamerchick · 16/11/2024 23:36

The only thing I've found that cures DOMS is a lot of protein, a lot of water and another workout.

Go back, it won't be as bad next time. Stick at it and you'll welcome them.

The worst thing you can do is let them put you off.

Turboislander · 16/11/2024 23:34

Hot bath will bring temporary relief. Ibuprofen and keep moving. Gentle walk will help

DaemonMoon · 16/11/2024 23:33

It sounds like my doms. Foam rolling. Hot salt baths. Stretching. Walks. Painkillers. Embrace it. Go lighter next time.

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:33

Storybot · 16/11/2024 23:31

I had this the first time I did body pump and didn't go back for years, if was absolute agony. I go to the gym a fair bit but never had pain like that again thank goodness

I think another time I had it bad was after body pump too.

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QueenBitch666 · 16/11/2024 23:33

Hot bath and foam roller. Got to say I love the post weightlifting DOMS Grin

Floralsofa · 16/11/2024 23:32

I've only had DOMS this bad twice. Your usual pain relief and time, anything else is a (very) temporary fix. 3 days or so and it'll be much improved.

And keep moving!

Storybot · 16/11/2024 23:31

I had this the first time I did body pump and didn't go back for years, if was absolute agony. I go to the gym a fair bit but never had pain like that again thank goodness

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:30

RunnersHipOuch · 16/11/2024 23:27

I feel your pain OP! I have a few running issues going on myself right now!

But ... Are you sure it's DOMS? DOMS shouldn't be painful at all, just more like stiffness and aching - sometimes v bad and severe aching.

Severe pain is more indicative of injury???

It doesn't hurt at all when I'm not moving. In my opinion it's doms. I've had it before. Although this is worse, but the pain is similar.

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:29

Miloarmadillo2 · 16/11/2024 23:26

What did you do to cause it? Try some gentle yoga/stretching.
Next time warm up/cool down properly and reduce the intensity of your workout.

Squats, lunges, leg press, the squats you do when you almost sit down but don't quite. Can't remember what those are called- box squat maybe ? Pulsating squat as well. Should have gone easy. I could not walk down the stairs after without my legs giving away. I've never had that before to that extent. I had do concentrate really hard to walk down the stairs after / and had to hold my weight in my arms quite a lot.

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RunnersHipOuch · 16/11/2024 23:27

I feel your pain OP! I have a few running issues going on myself right now!

But ... Are you sure it's DOMS? DOMS shouldn't be painful at all, just more like stiffness and aching - sometimes v bad and severe aching.

Severe pain is more indicative of injury???

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domsso · 16/11/2024 23:26

Chipsandcheeseandgravy · 16/11/2024 23:24

Sounds more like an injury than DOMS, you should get some proper medical advice

It's both legs and equal though. Very much like doms, just severe

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SendMeHomeNow · 16/11/2024 23:26

Massage or a foam roller & a warm bath may help. Keep moving otherwise you’ll seize up. Other than that it’ll just take time I’m afraid.

Miloarmadillo2 · 16/11/2024 23:26

What did you do to cause it? Try some gentle yoga/stretching.
Next time warm up/cool down properly and reduce the intensity of your workout.

MrsSkylerWhite · 16/11/2024 23:25

What does your doctor suggest?

Chipsandcheeseandgravy · 16/11/2024 23:24

Sounds more like an injury than DOMS, you should get some proper medical advice

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