Anxiety about my legs giving out

[AO111]

There are moments when I'm standing or walking when I get the sensation that my legs are getting weak and about to give out. It freaks me out so I tense or flex the muscles in my legs because I think if I don't I'll collapse on the floor. I'm sure it's unlikely that my legs would actually give out and I'd collapse but I can't help tensing up anyway. When I get into the shower it's really bad so I tense my leg muscles and lock my knees. Perhaps the issue with my legs feeling like that is from me spending a lot of time sitting and then when I stand or walk my muscles aren't used to "supporting" me.

[AO111]

Ok I'll try that, thanks.

[nursegirl6572]

Locking your knees is actually a bad idea.  When you get the sensation, you need to brace yourself up against something, or stand in front of your couch, and ride it out, so you can convince yourself you are NOT going to collapse.  All goes back to conditioning, like anything else with anxety.

[remar]

Maybe is is muscle weakness like you said. I'm not sure. Have you talked to you Dr about this yet?

[AO111]

No back problems and my legs don't feel numb or anything. They don't really feel weak either. It's more of a sensation that I can't feel my legs underneath me or something like that. It's a bit hard to describe.

[remar]

Since you do sit a lot it's best to get up and walk around every 15 or so. It really does help. I do that when I'm on the computer. After about 15 minutes I get up and walk around. I hope this helps. Please give it a try. If it does'nt you may want to see your Dr for a checkup to make sure you don't have a pinched nerve in your lower back. Are you having any back problems along with weak legs?