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That erratic pulsating sensation on your legs after a brisk walk- what is it? And more questions (mander.xyz)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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As the title says. I go for a 20 minute walk and when I stop moving, I'm not feeling tired or even agitated at all, yet my legs feel like they're pulsating in different areas, always near the skin. It's not synchronised with my heartbeat. It stops after a few minutes.

Chat GPT says these are just muscle twitches caused by dehydration or lack of electrolytes. I'm not convinced. Why does it feel almost on the skin and not deeper in the muscles? Why do I feel it after a 20 minute walk that doesn't make me sweat but I don't feel it after a 40 minute leg focused workout???? Wouldn't that be more strenuous on the legs?? Does this thing even have a name?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have never experienced anything like this. Personally I would ask my doctor about it immediately, it sounds very outlandish, walking should not lead to pulsating of any kind

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I've met plenty of people who do experience it, but nobody knows what it is. I even encourage you ask people you know, you'd be surprised. I've never met someone who would be alarmed by it though. But you are right, it is something I should be asking a doctor. I always forget unfortunately

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Fair enough, yeah I’ll check back in on the thread too in case someone knows what it is. Very intriguing symptom

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I heard it was due to greater blood flow to areas that routinely don't experience that level of flow, kind of like how you really notice the breeze on your face after you shave off your beard. Now, I don't have any proof this is it, but a month or so of regular brisk walks should be enough for your cardiovascular system to adapt to the new requirements, causing the sensation to vastly reduce if not disappear completely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You might consider taking notes of things to bring up w/ your doctor. As someone who lives in the US, I gotta make the most out of every appointment lol. It certainly wouldn't hurt to try if you have health concerns.