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What Causes Stiffness Along With Weakness In The Legs?

Hi, for the past nearly 3 months my calves have been very tense. They dramatically tighten when I am in a stressful situation, when I am driving and even sometimes when I am just resting. I also get a bubbly sort of feeling in the muscles at random times during the day. After they have finished being really tense/tight, they get really weak, and wobbly. I have anxiety problems, so I get stressed about it a lot which makes it a lot worse for me, and I am fearful to drive as my legs feel like they re going to cramp. I have been to the doctor and gotten an ultrasound and they couldn t find anything. I was just wondering if you would have any ideas of what it might be?
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness along with weakness in the legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , diabetes , neuropathy or multiple Sclerosis . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test or RH factor , CT scan or MRI along with physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe methotrexate , anti inflammatory , gabapentine long with nerve supplement and recommend physical therapy . I would suggest you to do light stretching exercises along with gentle massage , apply warm compresses on entire leg and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . You can also put your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid or diabetes or to neurologist for nerve problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Stiffness Along With Weakness In The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness along with weakness in the legs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , diabetes , neuropathy or multiple Sclerosis . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test or RH factor , CT scan or MRI along with physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe methotrexate , anti inflammatory , gabapentine long with nerve supplement and recommend physical therapy . I would suggest you to do light stretching exercises along with gentle massage , apply warm compresses on entire leg and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . You can also put your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid or diabetes or to neurologist for nerve problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari