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When I sit in a chair or on the floor, I go to get up and my legs feel like they will not hold me up and they hurt and feel stiff. What is going on? I'm only 47 years old.

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Female , Age: 47

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heating pad, warm baths,advil. nothing has worked

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Hello,

I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor. A neurological work-up is warranted along with blood tests to rule-out g for rheumatological disease such as arthritis. The name of the blood tesr is an ANA test. Another specific test to have perform is related to muscle inflammation (myositis) and should also be considerd.

You should also discuss EMG studies to evaluate for any nerve conduction disorders. A more specialized test, like a muscle biopsy, can also be considered if the initial tests are non-revealing.

Here is some info, please let me know if you have questions:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/arthritis/AR99999

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatomyositis/DS00335

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polymyositis/DS00334

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/electromyography/HQ00614

Reply to Deborah's Post: This informatio is helpful nut, I have no medicial insurance. What can I do for myself that will help with the pain and the inability to move?

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