A member asked:

I am having extreme difficulty get up from bed o after sitting for last one month. surprizingly there isn't any pain when i stand straight or walk.

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Check Thyroid: Thyroid deficiency can cause fatigue and or difficulty in getting up in mornings. Your doctor can check for other mineral or vitamin deficiency, which can start after middle age

Answered 1/5/2015

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Muscle weakness: Difficulty getting up from the bed or sitting position to the feet may be an indicator of proximal muscle weakness. The reason for that weakness may vary , but to make the diagnosis, it needs a physical and some labs, see a neurologist.

Answered 3/16/2018

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