What Causes The Feeling Of Tiredness In The Legs?

Posted on Mon, 27 Nov 2017

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Question : What causes my limbs to feel like they are tired? I constantly stretch and rub them and get momentary relief and then they just feel tired again.

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
hypocalcemia / Low carnitine levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.

Feeling of tiredness in the legs is commonly caused by low calcium and/or vitamin D levels in blood.Other possibility is of a low blood carnitine levels.

As both,calcium and carnitine are necessary for smooth functioning and contractions of the skeletal muscles of leg,their deficiency leads to continuous fatigue and tiredness.

I would suggest you to get a complete blood profile checked including complete blood count,Serum calcium,vitamin D levels,Carnitine levels with serum electrolytes.

You should consult a physician to rule out hormonal imbalances like thyroid dysfunction.

Do let me know once your reports are ready..

You can start on L carnitine and calcium / Vitamin D supplements till then.
Application of compression bandage around the calf region will help.

I hope the answer was useful to you.

Best wishes.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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