Is it normal for my legs to hurt whilst walking up stairs?

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Ever since I can remember, I have had muscle pains after only a few seconds of exercise. Most people don't enjoy walking upstairs or uphill because they get out of breath. But for me, the muscle pains and heaviness come before I can even get out of breath. After 1 or 2 steps up I already feel this pain. I always have done since I was very young. Is this something everyone experiences when they are simply unfit but doesn't mention it or is this abnormal? I also get this pain in my arms from lifting anything heavy, and can only jog for about 10 seconds or so before stopping. I have tried going to the gym to get fitter and I also eat well but I still get these pains that stop me from getting fitter.

Could I have an undiagnosed muscle disease or am I overreacting?

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  • BaconKing
    5 years ago

    See your doctor.
    This usually comes from people with a sedentary lifestyle. Your diet and hydration is a factor.

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  • megadriver
    5 years ago

    Bad joints... I dunno, go see a doctor.

    I'd get it if you were 60, but someone young shouldn't have such problems.

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  • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth
    5 years ago

    Are you over weight?

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    • BananaInASuit
      5 years ago

      Nope - never have been. If anything I'm just slightly underweight.

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  • [Old Memory]
    5 years ago

    Over tight tendons?

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  • IrishPotato
    5 years ago

    Maybe you should see a doctor. Physiotherapy is probably something they'll tell you to do.

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    • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth
      5 years ago

      Its probably a fat lard. She should just curl in a ball and roll down the stairs. Or if she needs to go up just take an elevator

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      • IrishPotato
        5 years ago

        I've always said to my girlfriend "If you get fat, I'll get fat too so we can roll down hills together."

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        • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth
          5 years ago

          https://youtu.be/JmbZj8BFjsE

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          • IrishPotato
            5 years ago

            POOR DONKEY

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            • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth
              5 years ago

              The donkey said right away "HELL NAW"

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  • CountessDouche
    5 years ago

    It could be some type of condition, but for that you'd have to see a dr, but to me it sounds like you're just really, really out of shape.

    A lot of people will disagree with me, but i think too many people go way too hard when starting out on an exercise routine. You shouldn't expect to go from zero to 100, balls out @ the gym. You'll hate it & feel like shit & you won't go back. I think the key is to start really, really slow. Add small amounts of excercise that you also enjoy & SLOWLY build your way up. This could be something as simple as a short walk in the park every day. I find that walking, cycling & especially swimming are really great for beginners because they are low impact & won't make you super sore & miserable. The key is just to start SLOW & keep it to a routine you can maintain. Doing it every day is way more important than going hard at first.

    Besides helping w/ your muscle pain, exercise will imrove your sleep & it's so great for your mental health. I can't even describe how much better i do mentally when i put in the time to get regular exercise. If you can find something that you actually enjoy, like hiking or swimming, you will learn to really love being active.

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