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What Causes Muscle Pain And Weakness In Legs While Standing?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

Question: I have muscle pain, and leg weakness when I stand up after even a short time sitting. After a few minutes, I'm able to walk normally but still with some discomfort. It feels like my muscles tighten up when I sit and then standing causes the pain of stretching them to walk. I have a history of osteoarthritis and have pain in my knee but this is muscle pain involving the entire leg. Both legs

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
muscle pain can be due to crwmp or spasm.
Take plenty of fluid.
Take calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements along with Vitamin E.
Another possibility can be spinal canal stenosis leading to bilateral leg pain.
I will advise you MRI spine.
Deep vein thrombosis be ruled out by doppler study.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (25 hours later)

I take calcium with vitamin D. I have a tens unit. Where should it be applied?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can apply TENS near lower back and knee with leg.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

You can apply TENS near lower back and knee with leg.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar