Question 1

what is involved in evaluating leg stiffness?

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See below: You describe symptoms that can only be honestly assessed by your doctor in his or her office.  Only after a thorough evauation will he/she be able to come up with what's wrong and what to do to get you better.

Question 2

what can i do for lower back and leg stiffness that will not go away?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation need caus: Lower back suggests there may be pressure on nerves or the facet joints can cause back pain as well as pain that radiates down to the legs. We also need to look at circulation which if impaired can cause back pain and leg pain especially with activity.

Question 3

what can cure leg stiffness?

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Since when?: At your age of 30, it depends for how long you have the stiffness, what's the cause.If its happening for the first time, may be you pulled a muscle, try 2 advils (ibuprofen) for 2 days only, some massage and stretches, if it doesn't go away see your doctor.

Question 4

what can  cause chronic leg stiffness and pain?

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Variety of things: Your evaluation would look for causes that my come from  joints, bones, circulation of the neurologic system. How it is influenced by activity is a clue to its cause.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: leg stiffness?

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Not ankle or hip.: Described as an inability or an extreme limitation of movement of the leg at the knee joint.

Question 6

what might cause leg stiffness and pain after a long drive?

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A number of things: There are a number of possible causes for it.  Lack of movement can cause accumulation of fluid in the leg tissues and this can make you stiff and sore.  Low back trouble can do it as can nerve irritation.  If you have visible swelling associated with the pain, there is the possibility that it could be a blood clot, especially if it was a several hour long drive.

Question 7

what can cause someone to have chronic leg stiffness and pain?

Accepted Answer

See Pain Specialist: You may need this worked up to see why you have such significant pain by your PCP initially and then possibly a pain specialist.  Could be sciatica, DVT, compartment syndrome, etc...  Hard to say without evaluations.

Question 8

does vascular disease cause leg stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Not really: As vascular disease progresses the muscles first then nerves of the leg create symptoms. Initially vascular insufficiency causes leg fatigue and cramps in the calves and thigh muscles. Nerve pain from insufficiency is worse at night and can be so intense it drives patients to seek help. Stiffness may be from something else. Ok to check with your doc. Simple vascular ultrasound will make diagnosis.

Question 9

4 yrs ago i was in a wreck dr took xrays of my hip nothing was broken yet i still get horrible pain leg stiffness, and sometimes can't walk what is it?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Sounds like you need to see a doctor for re-evaluation of the injury.

Question 10

why would someone be prescribed neurotin for nerve pain and leg stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathic process: Neurontin (gabapentin) is an anticonvulsant which means it  influences the neurologic system in the brain to stop seizures and affects pain by influencing the neurologic system. It is very effective for neurologic pain such as neuropathy.

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4 yrs ago i was in a wreck dr took xrays of my hip nothing was broken yet i still get horrible pain leg stiffness, and sometimes can't walk what is it?

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