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I m taking pregabalin75 NT10daily night 1 tab for last one year for fatigue and body weakness and pains. From last 4 months I am feeling stiffness and pain in leg muscles not able to climb stairs. Hurting very much. Morning weaking up with stiff muscle and legs and arms r paining till 10 am. Is it side effect of pregB NT. Recently one week back I s

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi, This morning when woke up within few seconds muscles of leg get stiffed and not able to move or straighten the leg. When touched leg muscle found it was hard. And within a couple of minutes it was eased. Please guide what it is and why this happens and what need to to do for this. Thanks.

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Hello, This is called cramp of calf muscle. CHOLECALSCEFEROL SACHET 60 oooiu one per week for two three week. Take a bucket filled with hot water add common salt and dip your leg in hot water for ten ...  Read More

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Can sternocleidomastoid muscle cause stiffness in neck , jaw and dizziness ? please help me out on this . thanks

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Yes, it can. Kindly share your symptoms. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertensi ...  Read More

What causes muscle leg pain? I am 51 year old lady. Every time I get up and stand I have this leg pain. After walking few steps it gets better. But it is annoying to have this pain. What can be the possible cause for this? What medicines will reduce the pain?

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It can be due to vascular insufficiency or compression of nerve in spine. It requires investigation. ...  Read More

My muscles are stiff. Spl in my legs and back. I am unable to perform exercise to loosen up the muscles. Should I use muscles relaxants? Or anything else.

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HELLO, FLEXON MR TWO TIMES A DAY OR AS REQUIRED YOU CAN TAKE AFTER FOOD. O.K,BYE. ...  Read More

I am having muscle stiffness prob. While walking initially there is no problem but after 10-15 min there is stiffness in my left leg and I am not able to walk further.

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Okey, it may be claudication pain . More details needed.. ...  Read More

Uhh my legs back and stomach muscles are really stiff when i bend over trying to touch my toes i cant go past my knees. i never go out i lay in bed all day could my lack of movement be related to my muscles being stiff thats

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Yes it is due to low activity level. You're growing. So your height will increase. And your muscles also need to lengthen which will only happen with lots of activities. ...  Read More

Hello sir from yesterday I'm feeling muscle stiffness in my left leg and also having diarrhea. I'm scared is this not paralysis attack

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Nope. Maybe dehydration ...  Read More

My anxiety causes a lot of clenching, jaw pain and muscle stiffness throughout the body. Currently I'm taking Pexep CR and Clonafit. Will this also help the muscles. What else can be done besides meditation. My body aches and twitches the whole day. Is this some other problem, could this be fibromyalgia?

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What is the response of the above mentioned medicines ...  Read More

Stomach and thigh muscles getting heavily stiff while standing but getting soft while sitting or in relaxed position.No problem in urination or bowel movement. What can be the cause or whom can I refer in nerul, vashi area

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Hello, Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medicati ...  Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

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You need to physiotherapy session . ...  Read More

I am having leg muscles pain from last 15 days. I used pain killer spray but still it is cured. Please suggest as soon as possible. When I walk, pain increase.

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Tablet zix mr Powergesic gel application Crape bandage ...  Read More

I am facing extreme pain in my right leg knee, calves, thighs, hips and lower back. Muscle pain more than two days

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Tablet Zix mr Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

Whole I was working, I felt lightheaded as if I was going to faint, had shortness of breath and my body started trembling. And after that my hands and legs started becoming stiff and I started crying with all the symptoms mentioned above. My family members tried rubbing my hands and legs, I was aware about my surroundings but couldn't cope up with

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Panic attacks. If you have this frequently then consult a psychiatrist 👍 ...  Read More

ANA positive and Creatine kinase 240 CRP, thyroid profile, Lft , hba1c, esr, hscrp ,RA Factor normal , anti CCP anti bodies normal Muscles weakness stiffness joint sounds stiffness and tenderness sometimes after noon time low grade fever with dizziness aches , insomnia , confusion, low concentration Muscles strucking and weakness and weak musc

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Do an ENA profile, C3 and C4 and consult your rheumatologist. ...  Read More

I'm having horrible stiffness in my neck and hands.. It spreads to my legs and head as well.. I get random pains.. This occurs when I'm eating and drinking water.. I can't eat at a normal pace anymore.. I can take a bit at once and then only after half and hour or so... The stiffness starts at my neck and then to head and hands and sometimes the le

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My sister is having Thyroid and nowadays she is facing muscle stiffness in neck,lower back side. And muscles got bulge even when she do small actions. Please suggest is it related to Thyroid

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Repeat thyroid profile. Get calcium levels done and have a follow up. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I have been experiencing backache and knee pain for a while now. After consulting a doctor, I took Shelcal and Joint Complex Q10 for a month, which provided slight improvement. However, I now feel that the discomfort is more due to stiffness or inflammation. I was also informed that I have hypermobile joints. I often feel the need to

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Yes Consult ...  Read More

Knee pain, leg muscle pain. Difficult to walk. Give suggestions to follow to reduce pain. Food to eat and exercise to do.

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Do exercise and hot water fomentation ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I have been experiencing backache and knee pain for a while now. After consulting a doctor, I took Shelcal and Joint Complex Q10 for a month, which provided slight improvement. However, I now feel that the discomfort is more due to stiffness or inflammation. I was also informed that I have hypermobile joints. I often feel the need to

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Hello, there seem to be multiple aspects to your complaints. Hypermobility is a non- inflammatory joint related issue while inflammatory joints have a different pathophysiology altogether. To differen ...  Read More

Last 5 years leg muscles pain and ra test is positive and vitamin d insufficiency I take medicine but no recovery

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Please consult a rheumatologist ...  Read More

My father(aged 84) suffering from Parkinson's disease. Doctor given syndopa plus one thrice in a day. Xafinact 50, leverà 500 twice daily. He is bedridden. His all other parameters are normal. For backside rigidity and stiffness doctor given synaptol 150 half twice daily. But after taking it night sweating and weakness, drowsiness observing. C

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Hello dr , I am experiencing muscle twitching on leg and sholdier area on and off for some second, it comes and goes of their own, sometimes it starts again .Is it a cause of concern . please suggest . Thanks .

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If it is too frequent and if there are some other concerns, then plz get a proper consultation. You should start some supplements like calcium and magnesium . Notice the situations and timings when th ...  Read More

I am having muscle soreness and stiffness in my leg muscles like in thighs and lower leg muscles after workout... i don't do weight training excercise but i mostly do cardio excercise like jogging, jumping, dancing, stretching all this... i take good healthy diet also everyday i take vit D and B12 tablets 2 times in a month i am in modelling profe

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Protein diet Vitamin supplement ...  Read More

My brother having swelling and stiffness in legs and hands last 20 days, recently he tested blood uric acid found high so he is under medication last 10 days but still stiff ness is there in body some times it is reduces sometimes it is high mostly in night time it is high, unable to do walk and functioning that part , Need any help any suggestion

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Consultation for detailed history and medication is advisable ...  Read More

My mother has undergone TKR surgery on 17 Apr 2024 and she is having stiffness in her legs and heels even after taking physiotherapy sessions for 45 days. This is not being reduced since surgery time. She is doing regular exercises and walking (just 200-300 mtrs). Please suggest the cause and remedy.

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Post-TKR stiffness causes are multifactorial. 1) Physio related causes 2) Implant related 3) Soft tissue balance 4) associated Comorbities like obesity/ Osteopenia ...  Read More

Male, 29, raipur My weight is rapidly increasing around 300 gm daily 2 week ago it's 74 now 76.5 my diet is normal as usuall ans i joined gym also from last 2 week still raising And around 3 week my right leg facing stiffness in night (I have some leftover patched in right leg) For stiffness I consulted my skin docter he priscibed neurolife for 30

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Consult now And get your prescription and diet plan at very affordable consultation charges Thanks ...  Read More

Have pain in both legs for the last few days. Feels like stiff muscles and the kind of pain we get due to body heat. Kindly suggest any medication. Thanks in advance.

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Zerodol mr twice a day for 5 days Take vitamin e supplements Avoid massaging Do hot fomentation ...  Read More

From last 10 days I have bone and muscle pain in arms , thighs and leg it is due to extreme hot weather or even I got blood cloths or there is serious problems I am stress

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Please consult a general physician. ...  Read More

Hello i am 12 weeks pregnant and experiencing pain in leg and stiffness on the outer part of the leg below the knee the muscle feel so much pain whenever i touch. Also i am on progesterone injections is it normal

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It could be because of deficiency Have a good calcium rich diet Hope you are taking calcium supplements regularly Get your vitamin d and b12 levels checked ...  Read More

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