I am 42, female, was a long distance runner, cyclist and very active in dog sports prior to my diagnosis. I considered myself to be 100% fit and healthy.
In November 2022 I suddenly got an excruciating pain in my left leg that was only present when resting. I had not injured myself and was confused. Strangely enough, the only thing that helped was walking. But as soon as I sat back down the pain returned and it was worse than anything I had ever felt before. Despite it being fine when running I decided to take a week off running as I thought maybe I had pulled a muscle. I kept walking though.