Question 1

normally have severe painful heavy periods. started last night & not as painful, light flow w/leg weakness, nausea, no appetite not pregnant confirmed?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: It is usually best not to jump to conclusions when only one months menstrual cycle is slightly different than the rest. Monitor your cycles over the next few months. If you are not satisfied with your level of cycle control see an Obgyn. Your leg weakness should be evaluated by your Primary care doctor or a neurologist.

Question 2

hard, painful lump under skin where inner thigh meets r side of kneecap. numbness & weakness of leg & feet. extreme fatigue. no weight loss. cancer?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: First step even before you guess your diagnosis is to make an appointment with your doctor and get this painful lump examined and evaluated professionally to find out what it it.There can be many causes of painful  lump, like hematoma, cyst, abscess, benign tumor and last on the list is cancer.

Question 3

i am experiencing  ankle swelling, ankle pain, difficulty walking and ankle weakness. the following also describe me: painful swollen joints, unable to bear weight, and joint swelling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: this likely means systemic disease resulting in joint symptoms and you need a check-up and lab work

Question 4

i'm bed ridden and have painful, weak legs what can i do?

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Physical therapy: You can perform either active or passive physical therapy while being bedridden depending upon your disability. A trained physical therapist could find out your condition and any limitations from your physician and then evaluate,advise and instruct you on the type of exercises to build leg and arm strength for you in one visit. If you have the insurance coverage the therapist can continue working

Question 5

my leg feels very weak amd heavy? what to do?

Accepted Answer

May be serious : If the weakness and heaviness  is persisting, my concern is if you are having a stroke. I do not know your age nor your medical history to advice you further. You seem worried , so please get immediate medical attention.

Question 6

severe kneecap pain when straightening leg without bearing weight. knee feels weak?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis: In your age group the likely source is prepatellar bursitis from trauma or kneeling. Rest, ice, elevation and over the counter anti-inflammatory medications will take care of this with one caveat...You could have a staph infection in this bursa and need antibiotics. Thereofore, you need a quick doctor appointment to look at the knee.

Question 7

i have heaviness and weakness in both legs i am 47 yrs old. much difficulty getting around.

Accepted Answer

Vascular disease: you may have peripheral cascular disease or pedal.edema.  SEE a doctor in.prrson.to check it out.

Question 8

i sometimes feel so weak in my legs where i feel like i can't hold up my own weight and i weigh 120.this has been on & off now for 6 years. concerned?

Accepted Answer

Weak legs: Such weakness in legs could be due to neuropathy seen in vit b12 deficiency, alcohol abuse, diabetes among other things, but may also occur in primary or secondary muscle disease. I recommend that you see a neurologist who will order the appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Question 9

doc, i feel discomfort at my left side of my butt, its not painful.its lyk somethng  tickles and conected 'til my left leg.and sometimes feels weakness?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she will look at the area to see what's wrong.

Question 10

how come my buttock pain making my legs feel weak/heavy?

Accepted Answer

You should: See a physician. You may have a radiculopathy, a pinched nerve originating in your back, most commonly from disc issues or arthritis, if your leg is getting weak and heavy, this can represent progression, so see a physician. You have one of the best back pain doctors in the states right near you in brookline, a dr rainville. See if you can see him and he can help a great deal!

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Normally have severe painful heavy periods. started last night & not as painful, light flow w/leg weakness, nausea, no appetite not pregnant confirmed?

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Hard, painful lump under skin where inner thigh meets r side of kneecap. numbness & weakness of leg & feet. extreme fatigue. no weight loss. cancer?

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I am experiencing ankle swelling, ankle pain, difficulty walking and ankle weakness. the following also describe me: painful swollen joints, unable to bear weight, and joint swelling. what should i do?

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I'm bed ridden and have painful, weak legs what can i do?

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My leg feels very weak amd heavy? what to do?

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Severe kneecap pain when straightening leg without bearing weight. knee feels weak?

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I have heaviness and weakness in both legs i am 47 yrs old. much difficulty getting around.

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I sometimes feel so weak in my legs where i feel like i can't hold up my own weight and i weigh 120.this has been on & off now for 6 years. concerned?

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Doc, i feel discomfort at my left side of my butt, its not painful.its lyk somethng tickles and conected 'til my left leg.and sometimes feels weakness?

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How come my buttock pain making my legs feel weak/heavy?

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