February 29, 2012 | healthcaremagic.com. Within hours of the procedure I had a fever of about 102 and body aches, chills, and bad diarrhea with a lot of mucus accompanied by horrific cramps. ...My fever and chills and aches went away last....
Where the misunderstanding often comes in is that muscle is much more dense than fat, so that, by volume, it seems to weigh more. That is, a pound of muscle occupies less space than a pound of fat.
Spine disease â Since nerves in the thigh muscles run through the spine, compression of the spinal canal from discs or degenerative arthritis may lead to a sensation of thigh tightness. Muscle strain â A new activity or increased exercise intensity can cause thigh discomfort. Tendonitis â Just as muscles can be strained, tendons (which connect muscles to bones) can be inflamed or irritated. This is especially true after injury or an unusual activity. There are other, rarer causes. See your doctor. Stretching may be all you need. But the treatment depends on the cause so getting a diagnosis is an important first step.