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Posted 5/10/2015 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
I was wondering why the muscles burn after you have gardened or exercised? I've been gardening the past few days and both thighs are burning along with wrists and ankles.

Also, is this something you want to try and avoid? Does it mean I worked too long? Does the burning lead to a flare? Or is the burning a flare?

Thank you, Ladies! I'm thankful I can pick your brains on these matters. My doctor hasn't been much help in these every day matters.

I hope everyone is having a nice Mother's Day!
Posted 5/11/2015 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Happy Mother's Day!

I can share what my Physical Therapist told me. It may just apply to my situation, but moght apply for all of us. The P.T. has been remarkaby low stress and low impact. They know I have fibro and CRPS and the exercise is to build my muscles back up as I have a 35-40% loss in use.

They were very clear with me that I am to stop the minute I feel any burn. They said that is a build up of lactic acid which could impede my recovery. I tried researching this and found there is a bunch of contradictory info out there. I havent found one I like and trust.

I will let you know if I find out more. Take care and good luck!
Posted 5/11/2015 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Found this rather interesting article from a doc in the UK. It raises some interesting questions. I am going to take a copy to my PT.

http://drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/fibromyalgia_-_possible_causes_and_implications_for_treatment
Posted 6/2/2015 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
Frankly, my thighs have been burning nonstop for about 2 weeks. I can squat down for a second and bam! Instant burn...i am so over it already...any tips on easing the burning pain?
Posted 6/2/2015 7:13 AM (GMT 0)
I know for me squatting will set me off. I try to avoid it as much as possible. I will jump up real quick as I try to kneel to pray because it will set off spasms.
Posted 6/2/2015 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I thought recent literature came out that it's not actually lactic acid. Here is a simplified article from Active discussing the 'new' theory on post exersice pain.

http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/it-s-not-about-the-lactic-acid-why-you-re-still-sore-after-yesterday-s-ride

I've always been told if you have carbs and protein within 15 minutes of your strenuous exersice, your muscles don't starve and are thereby not inclined to do the whole burning thing. So maybe that's a good strategy for you. Pick up some granola bars and make sure you are eating and drinking throughout. ?
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