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My legs often feel so heavy after i walk foran hour or two, also my body feels like floating. is it a normal fatigue symptom or more serious to check?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Normal: Unless you are a trained athlete, this is not that uncommon and i suspect that you have this issue because you do not usually exercise much and thus are out-of-shape. If you walk regularly , you will likely find your tolerance to walking improving in just a few weeks. Keep on trucking.

Dr Burns agreed

Answered 1/13/2014

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A member asked:

My legs often feel so heavy after i walk foran hour or two, also my body feels like floating. is it a normal fatigue symptom or more serious to check?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Burns agreed

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