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Falling or Tripping

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (11)

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@kmgustav

Thank you. It does. When I discussed my tripping and falling with my doctors they were trying to equate it with “foot drop.” Foot drop is a specific paralysis of the muscles of the foot.

My toe drag is from weakness in the muscles of my thigh and hip. I lead with my right foot so it makes sense that if I am going too fast I may not lift the front of my foot high enough.

It was terrifying. My arms were too weak to break my fall. I was very lucky I didn’t break my cheekbone.

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I am so sorry about your fall. Your description of your toe drag is exactly what I am experiencing. I believe my 15 months on prednisone has caused overall muscle weakness. I use a walking stick and go slowly, but I do try to walk regularly even if only for a half hour.