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Leg Weakness! And how to recover? And success with movement
Hello Everyone! Wishing everyone the best are struggling with Neuropathy! So I had lower back injury back in 2018. It pinched something in my lower back. It gave me numbness and weakness in my legs. I spent 3 years in a room because I couldn't understand how to gain the strength back in my legs. I finally left room and slowly gained strength back! It took months. And I lived with what I had for years. And I was grateful! Now I recently pushed my body to the point where I Overexerterd myself. I also feel I pinched whatever is wrong in lower back. So I layed in bed for a few weeks to recover. Which now I am having as much difficulty standing and walking as I had all those years ago. When I was in that room. I feel I am trying to give time for whatever is wrong in back to heal. But at the same time. I losing the strength in my legs. What I have started is. Getting up every 30 mins. Walk/stand for 5. Everyday is difficult because it's not consistent. Some days are better then others. If I push my limits to much I lose the ability to stand or even walk at all. It's frustrating. I have been here before. My body is telling me to rest. I am just sacred if I continue to lie in bed, it's going to make matters worse. Lesson learned. Listen to your limitations. Know what your body can and can't do! I recently researched Vitamins and supplements to take. Help heal nerves. If anyone has been here or has any advice. I'd deeply appreciate it.
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agreed, just keep moving 🙂 over time it should help tremendously. just go slow and gentle, and listen to your body
Are you doing any low back exercises? I have to stay up on the low back mobility movements or I suffer for it. It makes a huge difference.
Congratulations, @bennettrory. I merged your update with your original post so others can see your update.
It looks like you're making great progress. Have you considered working with a physical therapist to assess what is going on in your lower back?
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1 ReactionI have posted alot about my SFN caused by Sjogren's and Its effect on my balance through the effect on my large fibers. What I haven't mentioned is that I have muscle wasting in my leg muscles. This is a problem because I ride horses. Have done so for 65+ years. So I am working hard to ride again (or do anything that involves walking a distance). And I would say that you have a great attitude and that is everything. Set your goals high but be happy with what you get. And don't let anyone tell you different.
I want to post again on update! I hope you see this. And maybe merge the one I am about to post. I appreciate it. This place helps me tremendously. I.cant find support groups anywhere
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1 ReactionHave you reviewed all medications that you take. Some, like statins, cause muscle deterioration
You sound like me. I have neuropathy and Parkinson’s diagnosis. My legs for walking is getting worse. Frankly, I want to give up and just sit in a wheelchair instead of struggling to walk with a cane. My balance is getting worse also. I am currently working with physical therapy to help my strength and legs. They found land exercises too painful for me so now I am in water therapy. I LOVE the water exercises. Perhaps if you have access to a pool it would help strengthen your legs.