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Extreme pain in legs, I can hardly walk! I'm unable to work! Help please!

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Trash-PandaCoco
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I'm at a bit of a loss atm. So about 2 months ago I started to suffer from intense pain in my leg muscles after any kind a constant physical movement, so walking, cleaning, which is also my job and even just daily stuff around the house. I was able to work but after I finished work I struggled to walk, my legs hurt like hell and I often just went to sleep for a good few hours in the afternoon as it was all I feel I could do. The pain got worse through the week from just working each day. Then a week ago I slipped on some stairs, I didn't fall over but when I went to regain my balance I landed oddly and a sharp pain came from my thigh/hip Muscle. Since then the pain in my legs is even worse, I've had to be signed off of work which is extremely frustrating. I rested for 4 days after my slip up, my legs felt ok, until I went for A leisurely 10 minute walk.... I was in so much pain I had to get an uber back and since then I can't walk without being in pain. Standard painkillers don't really help and a hot water bottle on relieves it a little. I went to a physiotherapist and she said nothing concerned when it came to what she dealt with her but there is something wrong and I need to be tested further by other means. But the blood test is 2 weeks from today! How can I just sit here not working whilst I have no idea what's wrong with me.

Please does anyone have any suggestions? I'm at a loss why I'm in so my pain and what to do about it.

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  • Gillian_68
    Gillian_68 Trash-PandaCoco

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    It could be anything until the doctor does their tests, you are young to be getting issues like this, the quicker you get tests done the better. Diseases can strike people at any age these days, due to unhealthy eating habits, smoking, drinking alcohol, even being constantly stressed. If your doctor tests you for peripheral artery disease, he will check your BP in your arm and Legs. They should be similar, if not, then that’s more than likely what is causing you the pain, but remember, im not a doctor, it’s just one idea of what could be your problem. I could be wrong, no way to know for sure until you have tests done. Good luck 👍

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