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Members confirmed that leg weakness is a common experience with ankylosing spondylitis, with many sharing that muscle tightness from... Read more
I know that very few meds work for me. I did find out that gabapentin actually helps me. I tried to stop taking it to see if it actually helped….yeah, won’t do that again. I don’t get any side effects that are weird, just the ability to walk.
Yes I have spasms in my legs off and on all day. Take muscle relaxers and lyrica.
It causes weakness in your legs, YES. This is why morning stretches and exercise is so important! The muscles in the legs get tight due to the inflammation. Riding a bike is good for this but you also need to do the morning stretches! Please go to the Spondylitis Association of America and do the Back in Action Again stretches. There are videos to help you. Also do some form of exercise during the day to strengthen your muscles and the stretches at night. If you don't it'll only get worse!
Yes, also restless leg syndrome. Legs always feel weak. I often use a cane, I have a wheelchair in case it's needed as well. I also wear knee braces as both knees are shot
Yes, people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can experience weakness in their legs. This can range from light tingling sensations, like "pins and needles," to complete numbness and immobility. The severity and extent of these symptoms can vary, affecting just a portion of the legs or feet, or the entire body from the hips Show Full Answer
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