pains in the top of the legs

[adnama5]

I am only 40 but when I get up from a chair, walk or go up the stairs, I get pains in the top of my legs quite abit above the knee but below the thigh in both legs. I do suffer with plantar fasciatas (fallen arches). It feels like my bones are rubbing together and causing me pain. I'm wondering what it could be, and how I can prevent or treat it.
I am open to any suggestions. Hope you can help me.

[adnama5]

Your advice is very much appreciated. I did have some special insoles made for me, but they don't seem to work. The pain in my legs seem to be much worse than the pain in my feet. Maybe I should ask my ortho doctor. Thanks, I'll keep you posted!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
It is difficult to comment without examining. The various causes of leg pain are atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis - leg pain on walking (A blood clot in a deep vein), Leriche syndrome (block in abdominal aorta and/or main leg artery), limb ischaemia (low oxygen to limbs), spondylitis of lower vertebrae and peripheral vascular disease (arteries of limbs are involved). You need Doppler tests or angiograms to diagnose vascular causes. This, rules out the possibility of involvement of an artery or vein.
In your case it could be due to pressure effect of plantar fasciitis. The orthopedic and physiotherapy team can help you with this. The foot wear can be modified to form a false arch to support your feet.
The pain could also be referred pain from knee joint due to pressure effect. I would strongly recommend you to discuss this with your ortho doctor.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!