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Because i had covid, i didnt move around much. i laid in bed and then once i got better i went to a walk or two. i dont get more than 700 steps a day. my legs feel weak/sore and start shaking after walking for a while. is that normal with inactivi?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
That is quite normal after inactivity lasting more than a week or so. Muscle strength doesn't take long to decondition from lack of use.
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Answered Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It may be due to inactivity or due to lingering effects of Covid. Visit this site for info and talk to your doctor: Long term effects of Covid-19 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20symptoms%20can,within%20a%20few%20weeks Wish you good health!
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Reviewed Jan 05, 2022
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Dr. Robert Trager
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
This is normal ,since i had COVID and it took two months for me to walk about 1/2 mile or more. I was tired in the beginning after walking the length of my walkway and then my driveway. Each day try to walk a little further.
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Answered Jan 06, 2022
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