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CONCERNED cold symptom?

Hi im a 20 year old male. About a couple weeks ago i started getting this really heavy feeling on my body like if my body was somehow was getting heavyier. My legs also feek weak and tired. I just got the cold and i have sore throat, runny nose, cough symptoms as well. I am taking NyQuil and the moment but i was concerned about the first part. Can this be related to a cold?

Like sometimes when i stand i feel like i will fall or take a step to the side like if my balance is a little off. But none of those DO happen. So what could it be?
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i also have had anxiety problems all my life could this be jelly legs or another symptom?
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i just found this.. maybe this could be the reason why..?
I do sit more than stand or walk around most of the days. Maybe its just starting to take its toll on me

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If your legs feel weak, or achey, here’s a solution for you.

We were built for movement and when we don’t move enough - when we spend too much time in a chair or car - our leg muscles get out of balance and lose strength.  Balance and strength occur when we use our legs. When we use our legs, and they are strong, we feel stable instead of weak.

When your legs are out of balance - some muscles are weaker than others - then you get aches and pains in your legs.  When your muscles are out of balance, they pull on the bones in a different way than they are supposed to.  This causes arthritis.

Some savvy doctors recommend that their older patients take tai chi classes.  Tai chi (pronounced ti-chee) is done standing, and the people who practice it develop strong legs and good balance.

Here’s a simple strengthening movement that you can do at home or anywhere.

Stand near a piece of furniture, like the back of a chair.  Stand close enough so that you can use the chair back as a support for one hand, if you need it.  (And you will probably need it until your balance improves.)

Lift one foot off the ground, and tuck it behind your other calf.

Let go of the chair and try to balance on the foot that is still on the floor.

Keep your hand very close to the chair back in case you need to support yourself.

While you are balancing on one foot, you are using all of the muscles in that foot and leg.  You will notice that the pressure in your foot moves from front to back and side to side.  Your body is trying to keep its’ balance.

Standing on one foot and balancing like this actually relaxes all of the muscles in your foot and leg, because all of the muscles are being used.  You are creating and achieving muscular balance!

Try to balance for one minute.  When you start to become better at balancing, you can do two minutes or more.

When you are done with your first leg, then practice balancing on your other foot.

An interesting side effect occurs, and it is a good one!  Your legs will be less achey.  They will feel refreshed.  Why?  Because you are using all of your leg muscles, and your body likes that.

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