Swollen Left Leg

[michaeleaton]

Hi Guys,

So yesterday I completed my first run of week 2 and my legs where a little sore but I managed to finish it, however, I later noticed that my left leg is slightly swollen..

I've attached an image of my legs (sorry) - I don't think it's anything too drastic but I'm due to do my second run of week 2 tomorrow night and wondered if I'd be ok? My leg doesn't hurt but I can tell it's a little 'odd' if that makes sense without seeing/touching it, or maybe it's because I just know it's swollen?

If you can look at the image my left leg on the left side is swollen compared to my right. I have unusually large calves due to my Muscular Dystrophy (Beckers) and have had them all my life - I'm told I shouldn't able to run due to my condition but I'm (almost) managing just fine!

Thanks,

Michael

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Maybe if you are concerned you should see the doctor as you shouldn't have swelling let us know how you get on

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Hi! I would get it checked by a doctor/physio before running. It will probably be good to take an extra day off just in case.

[michaeleaton Graduate]

Thanks for your replies guys. I however did run 2 week 2 this morning. I did a lot of research and as my leg is only a little swollen and no longer painful I did my run this morning. Leg is fine and swelling has gone down a tad. I’ll monitor it over the next few days and may give myself another days rest before run 3. Thanks