AboutJerry Goodwin Expertise I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down
Experience I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional
mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate.
Degrees & Certifications:
Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF.
Advance Weight Training through NAHF.
Accepted as AFTA Associate
Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation
Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals
CPR re-Certifcation 2007
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http://www.bmgfitness.com
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Question Born with clubbed feet, running never has come easy to me. 26 years old now and have been challenging my body at the gym for about a year in addition to mountain bike riding. I started my attempts at long distance running for the purpose of a triathlon type event in October 2010. I can run about 1 mile until I start having sever pain in my right calf. I have two bumps that raise up on the outside of my leg about half way between my knee and ankle. This pain is not something I can just "run through". I have tried and it gets so bad that I can not walk without it literally feeling like someone is cutting my leg off at that spot. Usually after and hour from the conclusion of my short run, the swelling of the bumps reduces and disappears completely. The next day I feel 100% fine. These bumps are soft, with some resistance and texture if I push on them. Squishy is my wording, about the size of a nickel in diameter and raise a good 1/4". Any thoughts?
Answer Hi Jason,
First let me ask you a question, do you live in the US? If so, have you ever been out of the US, for a trip or vacation, or a stint with the military?
I am not a physician and this sounds like something that a physician should look at and see if there is something medical there.
If I were a physician I would probably request a Doppler study of the legs first, and if that turns up negative then I would start looking at other things. The second thing I would look for is a parasite. While these formerly were mainly seen in 3rd world countries, they are being seen more and more often in the US as more and more the cultures of many ethnic groups are melted together.
There also could be a lactic acid build up that is causing a temporary "growth" on or close to a nerve, which would be similar to a neuroma.
Unfortunately I can't really give you an idea of which is more likely and I am sure there are other possibilities. Personally I would check with a physician, preferably one that specializes in sports medicine.
There is also the possibility that your club feet have something to do with the problem. Only a physician that specializes in sports medicine would really have the right knowledge and tools to find the cause.
