Somethings up with my leg!

Sir Anabolic · Oct 2, 2015

Ok here's the issue. I don't think it's training related.

Outer part of my foot is numb 24/7
Calf muscle is to shit. I can't do 1 calf raise on it (bodyweight)
Hamstring is tight and hurts when in activity
My job requires a lot of walking so a couple hrs into it my knee starts hurting and I start limping a bit on my leg

This is all in my right leg.

TeknoViking · Oct 2, 2015

Its usually a bad sign when you have lost dramatic strength like that. I would for sure skip legs for some time. I have heard people say they have lost dramatic strength like that then the next day they tear or rupture something. Not trying to scare you. Maybe someone else can chime in.

GettingBackIn · Oct 2, 2015

Go have an mri done on your back.

mytreefiddy · Oct 2, 2015

Sir Anabolic said:
I can't do 1 calf raise on it (bodyweight)

THIS would scare the shit outta me...torn tendon or ligament??

chinaboy · Oct 2, 2015

Sounds like an irritated nerve. Go to the doc. If you loose strength and really cannot push with your foot then that is serious. The longer you wait the worse it can get and less likely to to return to normal.

chinaboy · Oct 2, 2015

Sounds like your S1 nerve.

E.J. · Oct 2, 2015

Your symptoms could indicate lumbar spondylosis. Laminectomy would be solution. A neurology consult may be in order. Your PCP can refer you to one in your area. Only a radiologic exam can see exactly what's going on with your lumbar spine. Until then all other reasoning is speculation.

Lumbar laminectomy is a quick and easy procedure. Minimal incision and recovery time is quick. We do several here every day.

blackpantherusmc · Oct 2, 2015

LEG

The exact same thing happens to my bicep up to my shoulder but only hurts when I lift heavy. I believe my injury is from a pinched nerve because one day it does not hurt at all and another day I cannot lift anything with that arm.

Nabz · Oct 2, 2015

As Chinaboy said, it is most likely nerve related. I have the same issue just not as bad.
I've been seeing chiro and ART masseuse for a few months and its definitely getting better. I did also stop training upped body for a week and when I started training again I would do a light pump workout.

Sir Anabolic · Oct 2, 2015

Thanks for the responses. It's a annoyance. I have been training legs, maybe I shouldn't. I haven't been able to train calves at all.

Deleted member 121863 · Oct 2, 2015

numb foot is def. nerve issues. Try using the foam roller on your hamstring and stretching gentle. Could be sciatic nerve being pinched. That will mess you up anywhere from glutes to foot or all the way.

pesty4077 · Oct 2, 2015

You better go see a Doctor. I had those same symptoms when I got a blood clot in my leg. Steroids can cause those too.

RamboStallone · Oct 3, 2015

pesty4077 said:
You better go see a Doctor. I had those same symptoms when I got a blood clot in my leg. Steroids can cause those too.

I was about to say the same thing, sounds like a possible blood clot brother. Don't risk it, go see a doctor.

chinaboy · Oct 3, 2015

If you are truely loosing strength and not bullshitting then I would take it seriously or you may not be able to get it back. That means wearing a brace for the rest of your life and walking with that problem which leads to other problems; early degeneration of knee and hip. Get your low back checked out with an MRI by a physiatrist or pcp. I wish you the best and keep us informed.

Sir Anabolic · Oct 5, 2015

Update. Went to chiro today and it's a l5/s1. Most likey cause is heavy squats. I have to do decompression and a couple other things. If it doesn't improve I'll have to do MRI to see how extensive the damage is.

No weights period for the next couple of weeks. Activity is to be limited too. I hope I recover properly and quickly. I will be updating.

When and if I do recover I'm not sure how I'll approach squats and deads. Yet to see...

Sir Anabolic · Oct 5, 2015

I've been in diet mode last few weeks, today I let go and ate nothing but cookies and shoofly pie. Depressing news. Hope tomorrow is a better day

Ironkop · Oct 5, 2015

Could be pone of a few things:

-Blood Clot like several had said.
-or have you injected in that leg recently?
Could be the SI nerve and a pocket of oil pushing on the nerve. It would not be abnormal to have a numb foot even though the injection was in your ass or quad.

Go see a Doc. We dont get second chances with out health

Sir Anabolic · Oct 6, 2015

As of yesterday the pain is almost unbearable. Going to work is like going to hell. Ibuprofen is to the max but isn't strong enough. Will see the chiro later today and ask for strong painkillers

GettingBackIn · Oct 6, 2015

You need to be seeing a dr, not a chiro at this point. You have to have your spine looked at and a determination made if it's surgical or not. I'm speaking from experience here, I was hit by a car a couple years ago and had similar symptoms. I knew what was wrong but insurance refused surgery, a year later they finally agreed that surgery was the only option. Now I have permanent nerve damage and constant pain because the nerve was pinched for so long.

Your symptoms are consistent with a back injury causing nerve impingement. If a doctor determines that your back is fine, then go see what the chiro can do for you. But the longer you put off seeing a real specialist the greater chance you're going to live the rest of your life feeling like you do now.

buck · Oct 6, 2015

Sir Anabolic said:
Ok here's the issue. I don't think it's training related.

Outer part of my foot is numb 24/7
Calf muscle is to shit. I can't do 1 calf raise on it (bodyweight)
Hamstring is tight and hurts when in activity
My job requires a lot of walking so a couple hrs into it my knee starts hurting and I start limping a bit on my leg

This is all in my right leg.

i have many of these symptoms myself. as i have herniated discs, collapsed discs etc. i know it is nerve related as the signal is not making it down the nerve to where it should go.