The lungs also help the body to get rid of CO 2 gas when we breathe out. There are a number of other jobs carried out by the lungs that include: 1  Changing the pH of blood (whether the blood is more acid or alkali) by increasing or decreasing the amount of CO 2 in the body. 2  Filtering out small blood clots formed in veins.
Anxiety, however, is often the cause of jelly legs, especially severe anxiety. Take our free 7 minute anxiety test to score your anxiety severity and learn more about how to control your anxiety. Start the anxiety test here. When your legs feel like jelly, standing can feel unusual. It may be accompanied by dizziness or balance issues that are either related to the weakness in your legs, or the direct result of anxiety causing other symptoms and conditions.
Lack of exercise Lack of exercise is a common cause of fatigue, weight gain, and muscle weakness. Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Hypocalcemia Hypocalcemia is a blood condition marked by tingling, muscle spasms and aches, and confusion.