Feeling heavy when I walk around

[Anxious2befree]

Does anyone get the feeling like their body weighs a ton? I feel like my legs are going to just give way.

[Darryl Partner]

I get that too. No worries. Just another weird feeling

[Traz60]

Oh my goodness, I just wanted to cry when I read your comment. I feel like my head is weighted down with concrete. It's almost like there's too much fluid under my skull, creating unimaginable pressure. However, it's not like a headache or a migraine. I can barely move my legs, bc they feel so heavy. My constant feeling of being unbalanced has caused me to fall backwards bc it feels like I'm fighting gravity 24/7. Oddly enough, this feeling started in my feet and it worked its way up my body, all the way to my head. I can no longer walk without a cane. Life is miserable! It's been almost 2 years that I've been homebound and I'm only 57 y.o. I've had a CAT scan of my head and seen a neurologist who did lots blood work, but everything came back fine. I can't believe this is just anxiety. I used to have panic attacks and depression, for which I took meds. I still take Valium on occasion, but it doesn't help at all. It's been years since I've taken antidepressants and I don't feel depressed or even like I'm going to have a panic attack. Just occasionally some anxiety. I've seen these symptoms described by many, but only 1 person was finally diagnosed with a tumor in his sinus cavity. It took doctors 20 months for them to spot his tumor, even after many MRI's etc...I used to be so very active. Nothing ever slowed me down. Now I can't even do the slightest bit of strenuous activity. Getting up out of a chair is nearly impossible. I'm at my wits end and I want my life back! Please stay in touch if you find any answers. My prayers are with you and anyone else contending with these symptoms. By the way, I live in the US. and I'm relatively close to the world renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, yet I can find no help. I'm not sure where you're from, but I wish you all the best in finding a solution. Please let me know if you get any answers. Good luck in your journey to find help.

[Anxious2befree in reply to Traz60]

Hi Traz I'm so sorry to hear this. I will let you know if I find any relief. I really hope you find some sort of relief for yourself. I will post if I find an answer. Stay strong X

[airsick365]

I experience the same feeling. Super heavy legs, weak legs, like I'm dragging a ton of bricks. My head feels disproportionately heavy for my body. It's so weird. I know I'm not alone in this now. I've tried to explain this to my wife...

[Anxious2befree in reply to airsick365]

Yes it's an awful feeling and I had it last night for ages.

[airsick365 in reply to Anxious2befree]

I keep jumping up from bed tonight. Of course, heavy headed feeling is there. I really need to sleep.