Aching legs

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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Hi all,

I am currently waiting to see a neurologist, MS is one of the things that has been mentioned as a possible diagnosis for me.

I have seen a lot about pain/ aching legs but none that really answer my question.

Basically, what I am wondering is, does anyone have more trouble with aching legs when they are sat down as opposed to walking. I find that my lower legs can be very achy and tingly when I am sat or laying down, even if it’s just for a very short time, but if I go for a walk it eases of during that time.

I have read a lot about people not being able to walk far but not much about this so was just wondering.

Thanks in advance for reading and any insight people can offer

Flaran

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Hi Flaran,

I havent been diagnosed either yet but MS has been mentioned to me too. I seem to have constantly tingling legs when I am resting, they are doing it now, sometimes it goes as far as my pelvis area but its mostly below the knee. I dont notice it when Im out and about. My knees have ached for as long as I can remember and feel weak, almost like I cant straighten them properly as the feeling kind of makes me cringe. Its a really odd feeling that I never went to the doctors with as I just cant explain how it feels.

This group is lovely and Im sure you will some better answers from other members.

Take care

Louise

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Thanks for your reply

I feel that weakness too, I feel like my legs might just get so tired they will give way and I’ll drop on the floor. I don’t know if I actually would but it feels so intense at times.

I started off with the the odd aching pain here and there a few years back, then didn’t have anything for ages but for the last 5 months it’s been almost relentless although I’ve had some better times than others.

so many other strange sensations too.

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Yes Im the same, so many wierd things going on.

I think Im a bit further on than you, Ive seen the Neurologist and I got the impression my balance and reflex tests were ok. Ive had 2 MRI’s, the first for something totally unrelated, the results are what brought me here. Ive since had another and am currently waiting for the results.

I suffer from achy hips, lower back pain, both I put down to being a horse rider and weak upper body strength that I cant explain.

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There are so many different symptoms for MS that you may find a few people have the same symptoms as you. I have been told that I don’t have MS but I do have some weakness in my arms and has given me an appointment with the neurologist next year.

Kay

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I have similar problems with my legs and feet. I can feel fine and then I sit down and my feet throb or tingle and my calves feel enormous (even though they aren’t) I’ve got to the stage now where I even have trouble with them when I’m standing or walking. I’ve seen a neurologist and have normal NCS and EMG results. I had an MRI on my spine which was normal and am currently waiting for the results of an MRI on my brain.

Donna x

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Mine is similar I have what seem like fine legs when I stand up for like two minutes then my legs start to get progressively weaker and after about five minutes I don’t have the strength to lift them.i them have to sit down Before I fall down. Then I get burning shooting pain in both of my legs and lower back.

It’s just awful.

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sitting can cause spasms and muscle fatigue and that is why you get aching and tingling legs. I have PPMS and sitting is a nightmare as it triggers spasms and charlie horses and tingling, so i tend to recline.

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Thanks for everyone’s replies.

It’s horrible that people are going through this but it’s some comfort that I’m probably not imagining it, I sometimes worry that I am or question if I’m blowing everything out of proportion :frowning: