Fatigued legs

nannycake I had very painful and heavy legs every evening no matter what I had been doing during the day. I have M.E. and several other illnesses plus arthritis so the issue was confused to say the least. I tried inverting my legs up against the wall (cheaper than buying an inversion table although I know they are used in physio clinics), and that helped but didn't stop the problem from starting in the first place. I take a number of vitamin supplements, but googled the problem and decided it wouldn't hurt to increase my intake of Magnesium which kept cropping up in the research I did. And Hallelujah! Legs suddenly fine!

Reported.
Poliq seems to think this can cure everything from night cramps and tired legs to carpal tunnel syndrome
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Brilliant Nannycake, seriously keep it up, it might take a bit longer with the legs but even a little more energy is going to make you feel uplifted.

Me too Meno in fact, in my working days I could hardly stay awake after lunch If I had a sandwich!
OP, could it be you are walking too much? How about two short walks a day with the dog?

I have just reduced my bread and carb intake and I must say my energy levels have improved. Time will tell if it affects my tired legs.

What do you eat for lunch if it's always happening early afternoon? Bread can make you feel weak and tired if allergic to it, just a thought. I know I was always searching to sit down and wanted to close my eyes if ate a doughy lunch

Thank you everyone for your helpful comments. I have been resting in the afternoons and stretching my calve muscles and it is helping a little. I think a trip to the GP is whats needed.

I’ve just been reading about the symptoms of potassium deficiency . Are you eating enough bananas?
There are so many things one can be lacking but I suppose there’s a limit to what the GP can test for. Financially I mean.

I agree, if they are feeling so tired that you need to rest up something is amiss! Go get checked out.

Oh dear, reading all that perhaps I’d better get checked for anemia. I used to suffer from it a lot when I was younger, perhaps it’s still lurking!

OH ended up having 3 units of blood in casualty it was that bad but there was an undiagnosed illness unfortunately, the doctor said he had no idea how was still standing. I wanted to hit OH into next week for keeping quiet for so long.

I am on an iron capsule for three months and I am also vit D deficient so have four phials of that over the next three months. I am finding I am better snacking than a full meal and have needed to go back to eating in the evening.

Hope they find out what's wrong Welshwife, and you're feeling better soon.
I had anemia last year for some reason and took an iron supplement for a few months. Tardyferon 80mg. After which it was ok, TG.

Something I was going to suggest too Tanith. I have just been diagnosed with anaemia - which has developed since my August blood test. I am having a scan next week to see if anything shows up but I feel dreadful and find it difficult to eat much.

Get checked for anemia also, my OH was having a similar problem but turned out he was severely anemic.

I’ve had problems with achy legs and sore feet for several years. Apparently I’m quite healthy - but just a tad(!) overweight. I think this may be the problem!

I agree get yourself checked but mean time support stockings, legs up, ankle exercsies all the usual. Benefit used to have a thing called Giggle Gel it was a gel for tired legs which made them feel all fresh and tingly not sure if they still do it but it was lovely I think the menthol in it gave you the refreshed feeling. Spas and beauty parlours do various massage treatments for tired legs - once your GP has established there is no underlying cause.

If they are that severely bothersome then a trip to the Dr. is indicated.
You do not want to wait and have a collapse and unable to get home.
I do wear support stockings if travelling or know that I will be on my feet and extended time but your symptoms sound pretty severe.
There may be more going on than comes to mind.