I am a long distance runner. For some reason, when I run about 5.5k, my left leg falls asleep! It goes numb, this makes it very hard to run because its painfull and uncomfortable.
Details:
It takes me about 24 minutes to complete the distance. I run on the sidewalks, no hills, the whole course is flat. After about 15-18 minutes my foot starts to fall asleep. Then it moves up to my knee and by the time I finish my run, my whole left leg from my toes to my knee is asleep and completly numb.
I am sure this has nothing to do with shoes, I tried two different pairs.
Questions:
What is wrong with my leg?
How can I fix this?
How serious is this?
Has this ever happened to you? Yes? What did you do to stop this?
Please help me out, running is my best sport and I really wanted to train this summer. But my stupid leg wont let me!
P.S. this didn't happen when I raced 6-8km races, it only happens when I train, maybe its because my training course is flat?
2007-06-12 16:17:06 · 8 answers · asked by russian1902 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Only my leg goes numb, only when I run for a long time.
I don't have time to go to a doctor, and she is an idiot, I don't trust her!
2007-06-12 16:23:48 · update #1
It doesn't happen when I train with my team/ race. Only when I train, only in that one place. When I train with my team, we run up and down hills and at a different pace, could that be the problem?
2007-06-12 16:25:56 · update #2
This happened to my friend. He acutally had to be rushed to the emergency room because he kept ignoring it. They did some tests and there was something wrong with his white blood cell count was way too low. Something is wrong with you, and only a doctor will be able to tell. Get to a doctor as soon as you can.
2007-06-12 16:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this the only part of your body that goes numb? Do you have any facial numbness?
Adding...I had this for a few years before I found out I have MS. As this is the only numbness you have, it is very unlikely the same thing. However, that is why I was asking. Good luck finding a doctor that can help you. Maybe you are pinching a nerve sometimes.
2007-06-12 16:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible in 2 Tim 3:1-5 clearly stated that in the last days, love will decrease among people. So this is not a surprise.
2016-04-01 04:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like a circulation problem or probably nerves.see a doctor right away this could be very serious such as a blood clot or stroke or heart attack.good luck.
2007-06-12 16:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's coming from your back. See an orthopedic doctor.
2007-06-12 16:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to seek help from your doctor, not the internet. It may be very dangerous, and we won't be able to properly diagnose you. Your doctor is paid to help and was schooled to help, so talk to him / her.
2007-06-12 16:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by lifeinreturn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your probably running to much, when it starts gettin numb, just walk!
2007-06-12 16:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a chiropractor.
2007-06-12 16:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sylvia H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋