When do weak legs come on, can barely walk?
I was doing better, just standing at kitchen counter when I could feel both legs from knees on down getting weaker and weaker. I could barely walk, still can’t, and went to the ER. I need help walking.
Why do I have weakness in both legs?
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. Leg weakness can be caused by many different disorders, such as bilateral sciatica, which affects the muscles in both legs. It may also be caused by a spinal injury, nerve damage, brain injury or spinal malfunction.
What to do when your legs can’t walk?
I had three series of injectio ns in my back plus I take cymbalta for the nerve pain, generic requip for RLS and generic ambien. The injections helped to take the numbness, tinglingly, pain and the unability to walk away. I hope this stays away.
Why are my legs so weak after ESI?
I had 2 injections 12 days ago, one was ESI, for the bulging disk, the other not sure what its called, for the chronic low back pain from the facet arthritis. I was doing better, just standing at kitchen counter when I could feel both legs from knees on down getting weaker and weaker.
What causes a person to be impaired in one leg?
Leg impairments can arise from injuries, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, burns, and other conditions. They can be isolated to the leg or exist as a part of another condition.
What are the symptoms of weakness in the legs?
Symptoms usually start with numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, but can spread to other parts of your body. Other symptoms include: weakness; pain that worsens at night
Do you need accommodations for a leg impairment?
People with limitations from a leg impairment may develop some of the limitations discussed below, but seldom develop all of them. Also, the degree of limitation will vary among individuals. Be aware that not all people with leg impairments will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may only need a few accommodations.
What to do about weak legs in seniors?
But fortunately, a lot can be done to counter the effects. Unfortunately walking alone isn’t enough to usually prevent losing significant leg strength, neither is cycling for that matter. Any form of strength training is superior to cardiovascular exercise when it comes to building and preserving muscle mass.