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Legs are painful. tired.tingling. spasms. wakes up from sleep. sometimes they feel so heavy. thighs get warm at times. weird sensations. what is this?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Need evaluation: Could be lumbar disk disease, vascular disease, imbalance of electrolytes like potassium, magnesium or sodium, myositis from many causes.

Answered 3/23/2014

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A member asked:

Legs are painful. tired.tingling. spasms. wakes up from sleep. sometimes they feel so heavy. thighs get warm at times. weird sensations. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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