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Topic: Why are my hamstrings so tight

Hoops123
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1 1/2 years into treatment and I feel very good except my hamstrings are so tight and calf muscles are a bit achy. All joint pain is gone. Currently treating with zith and bactrim. Is it die off, the abx, something else?

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sixgoofykids
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I teach pilates ... it's not uncommon to have tight hamstrings. Do you also have a tight lower back? Often they go together, but not always.

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Hoops123
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Hi Six

Some stiffness in back but not bad. So you are saying this is possibly not lyme related?

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sixgoofykids
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I don't know if your case is Lyme related or not, but I see a lot of people with tight hamstrings. [Smile]

On the other hand, if Lyme affected your lower back and hips, that might be contributing to the tight hamstrings.

Maybe they've tightened up because you're sitting or lying down more than you did before Lyme? Possible.

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RC1
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I have that too. I do yoga all the time and I am flexible, so I don't think it's due to tight muscles. I had it before too and it went away and now it's back.
I am starting to wonder if it's a virus.

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dmc
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I'm having back surgery 11/7 due to an 30yr old injury. My neurosurgeon said those with my problem have tight hamstrings.

Mine get so tight I walk like a tin soldier.

Have you had an injury to you Lower back that Lyme may have execerbated?

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Dogsandcats
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does soaking in Epsom salts help?

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Hoops123
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Hi DMC - no surgeries ever. Sometimes the hamstrings feel like the blood flow is not very good. That's why I was thinking that maybe the abx are causing some coagulation issues.

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