Light Tingling / Popping Sensation in Legs After Jogging

[gregswife02]

I started a walking / jogging program about 5 weeks ago.  I've been steadily progressing, walking less and jogging more, without any real problems.  The last two times I've worked out I experienced a strange sensation in the back of my legs after exercise.  It felt like tiny bubbles were popping all up and down the backs of my legs- especially in my thighs.  It does not hurt in the least.  In fact, it's actually a pleasant feeling.  I stretch well before and after exercising.  It is during the stretching that I notice the feeling, but I think it starts when I'm running.  I'm just too busy to notice it then.  Should I be concerned about this?

[Kumihimo]

I had been experiencing this too! Although I wasn't exercising. I'm 12, and I'm really athletic.

[tootie423]

  i have been experiencing this for a few days after my last exercise session, and it is a continuous feeling. also,, it does not feel good to me, but rather like my leg might give out if the "bubbles" were coordinated together.
it is interesting that i do have alot in common with the people on this thread. i have very low blood pressure, suffer from lightheadedness, and even black out if i stand too quickly. i do not have hypothyroidism, however my father does, and ive heard its hereditary.
I am very thin, so the cellulite thing sounds not likely in my case. i do work out 3 to 4 times per wk , and recently upped my frequency, so i do think it is muscular, whatever it is.
i did find a link about restless leg syndrome, and it says this is a precursor to this... i also have terrible insomnia and that too is a symptom of RLS, so im a bit worrried. i plan to have a checkup with my doc to rule out anything serious and will repost if i find out anything relevant.Also, the RLS site said it could be linked to low dopamine levels, which dopamine also helps us to sleep at night.

[Chellebelle2012]

So I'm not alone!  I experience the same popping thing and have for about 10 yrs now whenever I engage in a brisk walk or run.  The sensation is confined to my thighs and buttock area. I used to be much more active and in better shape and did NOT have this sensation back then.  I also tire easily when walking up stairs or riding a bike for instance.  I feel a bit on the "weak" side muscularly speaking.. And my blood pressure is on the abnormally low side.  I cannot help but think it may be more pressure/circulation related than not. As much of an optimist as I am and although I'd love it to be the case, i don't believe this is cellulite instantly disappearing.  Thanks for all the posts, let's learn of a more definitive answer soon.  

[amolhp]

I hit this thread on Google after I searched for "tingling veins" or something like that. After reading this thres, I could describe my experience better. Yes, I do feel the popping / tingling sensation in my legs and thighs. Just as described by many people here. In addition, I also feel them elsewhere, like neck, left hand, near heart, sometimes even head, etc.

And it's a good feeling. Although, I don't exercise or walk much. I am thin and have moderate food intake.

I have been getting these sensations since last few months.  This also coincides with the periods of my life where I have been feeling most peaceful and relaxed after years of struggle (mostly internal). I get these at nearly all times, while working, while focussed on something, while reading, even as I type this.

As I think about it, these sensations have to do with feelings of happiness, peace and strength  after decades of continuous minor stress.

[Jominan]

I get "bubbles" before I exercise.  I have a desk job and when I get off work, by the time I walk through the building to the outside, the bubbles run down my left leg from hip to the feet.  At first I thought the ground was vibrating, but it was inside my leg and foot.  I cannot feel the bubbles with my hand, and stomping or running does not stop it.  I cannot believe that educated doctors cannot find a correct answer to this problem since so many people have it.  I saw answers here that only relate to exercising - mine are not related to exercising.  Mine actually go away when I take my long walk at night with the dogs.  No more guessing - some physician find an answer!

[Vanessa2011]

I have had these sensations late evening-time and even in bed in my calf.  I am fairly active and weight-train three times a week.  It feels like popping or muscular "crawling".  I can actually feel the movement under the skin when I place my hand on my calf.   It lasts maybe 5 minutes.  I was wondering if a supplement would help.