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What Causes Severe Soreness And Stiffness In The Legs?

I feel like I have worked out my legs, they are sore. Mostly in my upper thighs and quad area. They have been for a few weeks, I feel all stiff when I sit, sometimes causing me to not be able to rise quickly. I am in the beginning stages of diabetes. I have gained a few, about 20 extra pound, but I don t believe I would be sore. I have had orthoscopic surgery on both knees and had rooster comb injections about 1 year ago.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe soreness and stiffness in the legs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query diabetic neuropathy , sciatic nerve pain , arthritis or deep vein thrombosis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order nerve conduction test , blood test and MRI of knees to rule out post surgery complication and condition like fibromyalgia . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory nd supplement like neurobion forte . For now put your legs in hot water tun for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Soreness And Stiffness In The Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe soreness and stiffness in the legs . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query diabetic neuropathy , sciatic nerve pain , arthritis or deep vein thrombosis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order nerve conduction test , blood test and MRI of knees to rule out post surgery complication and condition like fibromyalgia . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory nd supplement like neurobion forte . For now put your legs in hot water tun for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari