So I have done the Vaishno Devi trekking. And in the morning, uh, I have done the ascent of the track of 14 kilometers, which 14 kilometers, and then... Mm-hmm. And next day, I have done the 14 kilometers descent. So my body, uh, my calves are straining a lot. My quads are very sore. My calves are very sore. My glutes are very sore. And I am feeling this is a much of question as I am ... the water is just feeling like something which has been my throat. And the temperature is 36 degrees Celsius. So what should I do? Can I take... You must be taking paracetamol, paracetamol drops.
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Here's a clear, practical breakdown for your situation:
What's Happening to Your Body
You have classic DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) - which peaks 24-72 hours after intense eccentric exercise. The descent (downhill 14 km) is actually more damaging than the ascent, because your quads, calves, and glutes are working as brakes against gravity (eccentric loading), which causes more micro-tears in the muscle fibers. This is completely normal and expected after a trek like Vaishno Devi.
The throat/water issue at 36°C is a strong sign of dehydration combined with heat. Your body lost significant fluids through sweat during the trek, and at 36°C ambient temperature you're still losing fluid fast.
What to Do Right Now
1. Hydration - Most Urgent
- Drink ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) - not just plain water. Plain water at this point can actually dilute your electrolytes further and make the "watery throat" feeling worse.
- If ORS isn't available: mix 1 glass water + a pinch of salt + 1 tsp sugar. This is more effective than plain water.
- Target: 2.5-3 litres over the next few hours. Sip steadily, don't gulp.
- Coconut water is excellent if available - natural electrolytes.
- Avoid alcohol, coffee, or fizzy drinks - all dehydrate you further.
2. For Muscle Pain - Can You Take Paracetamol?
Yes, paracetamol (500mg-1000mg) is safe and appropriate for your situation. Take it with food.
- Dose: 500mg to 1000mg, up to 3-4 times a day (max 4g/day)
- It will reduce the pain and any mild fever if present
Even better: Ibuprofen (400mg with food) - since DOMS has an inflammatory component, an NSAID like ibuprofen or diclofenac works better than paracetamol alone for this specific type of muscle soreness. However:
- Only take ibuprofen after eating - never on an empty stomach
- Avoid if you have acidity, gastritis, or kidney issues
- Do not combine ibuprofen + paracetamol without a gap
3. Local Relief for Calves & Quads
- Ice packs or cold water immersion - soak your legs in cool/cold water for 10-15 minutes. This is one of the best-evidenced methods for post-exercise soreness.
- If cold isn't available, a topical diclofenac or Volini/Moov gel rubbed into the calves and quads gives good local relief without systemic side effects.
- Light movement - a slow 10-minute gentle walk actually helps more than complete rest. It pumps blood into the sore muscles.
- Elevation - lie down and prop your legs up on a pillow when resting.
4. Nutrition
- Eat a protein-rich meal (dal, paneer, eggs, chicken) to support muscle repair.
- Bananas are great - potassium helps with muscle cramping and soreness.
Warning Signs - See a Doctor If:
- Urine turns dark brown/cola-colored (this could mean rhabdomyolysis - a serious condition where muscle breakdown products enter the bloodstream)
- You feel very dizzy, confused, or stop urinating
- The muscle pain is getting significantly worse after 72 hours, not better
- You develop swelling in one leg only (could be a clot, rare but possible after long treks)
Summary
| Priority | Action |
|---|---|
| First | ORS or electrolyte drink, start now |
| Pain relief | Paracetamol 500-1000mg with food, or Ibuprofen 400mg with food (better for DOMS) |
| Local | Volini/Moov gel on calves & quads, cold water soak |
| Rest | Light walking, legs elevated, avoid strenuous activity for 2-3 days |
| Eat | Protein + banana/fruits |
You should feel significantly better within 48-72 hours. The soreness typically peaks around day 2 and resolves by day 3-4. Vaishno Devi is a tough one - take it easy and recover well!
Can I take levocetrizein or mobizox
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Mobizox - YES, This is Actually Very Good for You
Mobizox = Diclofenac 50mg + Paracetamol 325mg + Chlorzoxazone 500mg
This is almost ideal for your situation right now. Here's why each component helps:
| Component | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac 50mg | NSAID - reduces inflammation in the sore muscles (calves, quads, glutes) |
| Paracetamol 325mg | Pain relief + mild antipyretic |
| Chlorzoxazone 500mg | Muscle relaxant - directly reduces the muscle spasm and tightness |
Take it: 1 tablet, twice or thrice a day after food. Do NOT take on an empty stomach because of the diclofenac.
One caution: Since it already contains Paracetamol, do not take additional paracetamol tablets separately on top of this - you'd be doubling up.
Levocetirizine - NOT Needed, Skip It
Levocetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine - used for allergies, runny nose, urticaria, itching. It has zero role in treating DOMS, muscle soreness, or post-trek recovery.
- It won't help your quads, calves, or glutes at all
- It can cause drowsiness in some people (especially in heat + dehydration)
- At 36°C and dehydrated, sedation is the last thing you want
Skip the levocetirizine unless you have a specific allergy symptom (sneezing, itchy eyes, skin rash) - which you haven't mentioned.
Bottom Line
- Mobizox - take it, it's a good fit for post-trek muscle pain and spasm. Take after food, twice a day.
- Levocetirizine - not indicated, skip it.
- Keep up the ORS/electrolyte hydration alongside - this is still your most urgent need given the 36°C heat and the throat sensation you described.
My body temperature is 36 degree celcius
That's actually great news!
36°C (96.8°F) is perfectly normal body temperature. The normal range is 36.1°C to 37.2°C, so you are right in the middle - no fever at all.
This means:
- No infection or inflammatory fever going on
- The paracetamol component in Mobizox is just giving you pain relief, not fighting a fever - which is fine
- Your body is not under any additional stress from fever
What This Tells Us
Your symptoms are purely from:
- DOMS - the muscle soreness in calves, quads, glutes (completely expected after 28 km of trekking)
- Dehydration - the "water feeling strange in throat" sensation at 36°C ambient temperature is classic dehydration. Your body temperature being normal is actually a sign your cooling system is still working, but you need to keep hydrating to maintain that.
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Since there's no fever, you don't need paracetamol for temperature at all. The Mobizox is still a good choice purely for the muscle pain and spasm relief.
Most important thing right now: keep drinking ORS or electrolyte fluids steadily. The strange throat sensation with heat exposure is your body signaling fluid and salt depletion - that needs to be fixed before anything else.
You're in good shape overall - just sore and dehydrated from a tough trek. Rest, hydrate, take Mobizox after food, and you should feel much better by tomorrow.
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