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What Causes Stiffness In Legs After Waking Up?
I wake up in the morning and stretch my legs and they instantly (both) go stiff for what seams like a long time, but is probably 10 to 20 seconds. It has gotten worse and has gone up to my bottox. It tightens so much it hurts me and is so uncomfortable. My buttox even tightens when I walk around the house. I'm desperate...What may be causing these problems?
Tue, 17 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness in legs after waking up . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , diabetes , neuropathy , gout 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 with flax seed oilwill be good , 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
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stiffness in legs after waking up . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve compression , diabetes , neuropathy , gout 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 with flax seed oilwill be good , 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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