Question that is a little embarrasing!

[stmirli]

Hi there,
I am a 43 year old dedicated Cathe workout user, and have noticed some things as I am aging... Does anyone else have these issues? I notice after working out that the veins on my temples bulge, and stay that way for about an hour an a half after I've cooled down. I get nervous that I am having a stroke! Also, it seems that I am having a much harder time getting results on my arms than on the rest of me. Am I using too light a weight?

I am not a hypochondriac - just noticing that my body is aging.

 

[RunninTeach]

I don't know what the answer is, but I have noticed lately a bulging vein in just one of my calves - smack dab in the gastroc muscle - and have wondered if this is the onset of varicose veins. It is most prominent after a workout. Certain veins in my hands and forearms bulge after I lift -- I would say this is normal and not dangerous. I just don't like the one in my calf for purely vain reasons as I'm hoping it's not going to lead to spider veins. Will be curious to see if anyone can shed some light on this.

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[Jennifit]

I just don't like the
>one in my calf for purely vain reasons
>

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PUN FUN!!! I love it! ha ha

I am not sure, but I am 30 and have had those veins pop out ever since I was a kid. Also, when I lay down, I have a vein that pops out over my forehead. (I sound HOT, don't I?? ha)

I have always been a vascular person...It is genetic where your veins and arteries "sit". Also, are you more fit now than you used to be? That could be part of it, too! Hopefully, someone will have a good answer for you!

 

[stmirli]

Yes, I am definitely more fit now. I have also read that your skin thins as you age. In fact I can see my veins much more clearly now than when I was younger. Especially on the back of my hands - YUK!

 

[Jennifit]

>Yes, I am definitely more fit now. I have also read that
>your skin thins as you age. In fact I can see my veins much
>more clearly now than when I was younger. Especially on the
>back of my hands - YUK!
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Yes, that's true...but, I cannot side with you here - you are only 43! You are still young!!! Old ladies have really thin skin! I would say it is because you are more fit!!! Now, go pop out those veins

I thought this thread was right up your alley...
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/show_more_veins/m_94801/tm.htm

Kind of funny!