5 year old boy, pains in legs and tires easily of walking - what could it be?

[emkana]

His mum is beside herself with worry that it could be something awful, like muscular dystrophy - what harmless things could it be, to help her calm down a bit?

Growing pains- honestly it exists

When I was little I too suffered from pains in my legs (big time) at first my DPs thought I was attention seeking, but after a while took me to DRs where they confirmed growing pains. I didnt want want to walk or play etc. Mind you I would still advise DF to go to DRs just to make sure.

my ds 7 complains of this a lot, even woke up crying one night. I got all worried about joint infections etc. Turned out to be growing pains and he has had an obvious spurt.

The doctor was very understaning when I went so if you are at all worried do what I did - even if it for reassurance.

I agree. Even if its just to make sure!

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hypermobility?

My son tired easily and had pains like this when he was small but you could see why. His feet rolled slightly inwards.Even going upstairs hurt. He has a physio even now and is 10. The excercises she gave did help very early on, can you notice any signs like that? They just blame it on him being so flexible!

Another vote here for hypermobility. My kid now has specialist insoles which have helped a lot.
We always thought he was just moaning when he complained of tired legs, but it was the first thing the specialist asked about.