Why can I barely walk?

Abnormal development of the muscles or bones of your legs or feet. Arthritis of the hips, knees, ankles, or feet. Cerebellar disorders, which are disorders of the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. Foot problems, including corns and calluses, sores, and warts.

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What should I do if I can't walk?

When difficulty walking is an emergency. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience, walking difficulty symptoms such as: Sudden-onset numbness or weakness that impedes your ability to stand up or get up from a chair. New bladder or bowel dysfunction (incontinence or retention)

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Why do I struggle to walk after sitting?

It is not uncommon to feel 'wobbly' or unsteady on your feet after sitting for a long period. It can be due to reduced blood flow, tight muscles and ligaments, fluid pooled in the body's lower extremities, or pins and needles sensations in the feet.

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Why can I hardly walk when I first get up?

As you sleep, the plantar fascia remains still rather than stretching and relaxing as it would if you were awake and moving. Because it doesn't get to stretch, it slowly constricts and becomes tighter. This can make walking in the morning quite painful until the ligament has a chance to loosen up from being active.

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Why can't my legs walk?

The most common risk factors for mobility impairment are older age, low physical activity, obesity, strength or balance impairment, and chronic diseases such as diabetes or arthritis.

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Why do my legs feel heavy and weak?

The sensation of heavy legs, also known as venous insufficiency, is related to poor circulation. It occurs when blood flow from the legs to the heart is impaired, causing the heaviness.

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Is difficulty walking a symptom?

Difficulty walking may include problems standing or moving. Difficulty walking is a common symptom caused by a brain tumor, and may occur if any of the following symptoms are present: Weakness in one foot/leg or both feet/legs. Change in sensation (burning, pins and needles) or numbness in one leg or both.

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Why can I barely walk on my foot in the morning?

Plantar fasciitis is by far the most common cause of foot pain in the morning. If you have this condition, you may feel a stabbing pain in your heels. Although the pain will feel like it's in your heels, it's actually caused by an inflammation of the plantar fascia.

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What is it called when you suddenly can't walk?

Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move some or all of your body. It can have lots of different causes, some of which can be serious. Depending on the cause, it may be temporary or permanent.

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Why do my legs feel like they are going to give out?

Leg weakness can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, some of which are serious. Possible causes include stroke, systemic diseases, inflammatory conditions, nerve damage, muscle disorders, and medication side effects.

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Why do my legs feel like they are going to give out after sitting?

What Would Cause Your Leg to Give Out? Weakness in the leg can arise from three principal sources: nerve problems, muscle weakness, and SI joint dysfunction. Weakness in the legs may indicate a significant nerve problem. In many cases, it may be the first indication of a nerve problem.

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What happens to your body when you don't walk enough?

Not getting enough physical activity can lead to heart disease—even for people who have no other risk factors. It can also increase the likelihood of developing other heart disease risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

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Why can't I walk without falling?

Loss of balance or unsteadiness

Losing your balance while walking, or feeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibular problems. Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause a sensation of a floating or heavy head and unsteadiness in the dark. Nerve damage to your legs (peripheral neuropathy).

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What are 2 symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
  • Pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel.
  • Pain with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning, or after a long period of rest, such as after a long car ride. ...
  • Greater pain after (not during) exercise or activity.

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Why do my feet hurt standing but not walking?

Your body has to work hard to move blood and fluids up your legs and back to your heart when you're standing all day, as it must work against gravity. This can create problems with circulation, resulting in swelling and in the feet and legs, as well as varicose veins and other vein problems.

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Why do my feet feel so tight?

Very often, it is a symptom of some underlying medical condition. Health problems such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and neuropathy can lead to feet stiffness. Moreover, aging and improper footwear are some of the other common causes of this condition. However, feet stiffness is treatable.

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What does MS feel like walking?

ms frequently causes fatigue, which can limit walking endurance. ms damage to nerve pathways may hamper coordination and/or cause weakness, poor balance, numbness, or spasticity (abnormal increase in muscle tone). Visual or cognitive problems can also interfere with walking.

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Does anxiety cause trouble walking?

People experiencing anxiety and inhibition have more activity in the right side of the brain, causing them to walk in a leftward trajectory.

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What deficiency causes tired legs?

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause heavy and tired legs after running, muscle cramps, fatigue, and odd sensations in your legs and feet. Some foods rich in vitamin B1 include whole grains, vegetables, legumes, milk products, and meat.

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Is heavy legs a symptom of MS?

The muscle weakness that you are feeling can be directly linked to MS because the damage to your nerves can disrupt signals to the muscles. This nerve damage makes it hard to move your muscles and leads to a heavy feeling in your legs (or other areas of your body).

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Can heart problems cause heavy legs?

Swelling (edema) in your lower legs is another sign of a heart problem. When your heart doesn't work as well, blood flow slows and backs up in the veins in your legs. This causes fluid to build up in your tissues. You may also have swelling in your stomach or notice some weight gain.

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Can anxiety cause weakness in legs?

Another common symptom of chronic anxiety is weakness in the muscles, most commonly experienced in the legs and sometimes the arms. During the fight or flight response, the body is preparing to take action against danger.

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