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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Leg?

For approximately a month Ive been experiencing leg pain/stiffness mostly at night. The pain is usually in my thighs and I m very stiff in the morning which improves throughout the day. But if I set for more than 10-15 min. throughout the day the stiffness returns. And I am also having severe R knee pain. If I squat down I can only get back up by pulling myself up. I am 46 yrs. old, ive been an RN for 20 yrs, and basically healthy
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
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Hi,

We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.

Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to fatigue or micronutrients deficiencies like B12, folic acid etc and replacement may be started but if persist the workup of myopathy including CPK, LDH along with autoimmune workup may be needed.

A detailed lower legs motor examination and reflexes monitoring are also needed to get yourself examined by your primary care physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Leg?

Hi, We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all, it s sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, it can be due to fatigue or micronutrients deficiencies like B12, folic acid etc and replacement may be started but if persist the workup of myopathy including CPK, LDH along with autoimmune workup may be needed. A detailed lower legs motor examination and reflexes monitoring are also needed to get yourself examined by your primary care physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.