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What Causes Stiffness In Upper Legs?

I have problems with my upper legs only in the back part (upper I mean above the knee to the upper part). When I get up after sitting for awhile I am sooo stiff and my muscles seem to be tight and it hurts for a minute until I walk awhile and then it disappears. I m 74 and still seem active to many so what is causing it. I have had this for quite some time and yes, I m on cholesterol meds, pervastatin one 20 mg. per day. Thank you.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, muscular spasm could be likely condition if this is not that much serious then it can be managed with local muscle relaxant and no need to have oral medication for this, neither to worry about this, hope this information may helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Stiffness In Upper Legs?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, muscular spasm could be likely condition if this is not that much serious then it can be managed with local muscle relaxant and no need to have oral medication for this, neither to worry about this, hope this information may helps, take care and have a nice day.