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I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy 5 years ago. At the time it was only affecting my feet with tingling and slight lack of feeling in some spots in my feet. Beginning about 1 1/2 years ago I began losing muscle mass/strength first in my legs and then in my arms as well. For the past year it has become rapid. I went from using a cane for balance to using forearm crutches for balance and weight-sharing with my arms when I try to walk further than one average city block. I have undergone 2 EMG's in the past 4 months, but my neuron-muscular physician cannot find anything wrong other than the PN. I fear that the progression I'm experiencing will put me into a wheelchair soon. Can anyone give me some ideas for stalling or reversing my muscle deterioration?
Bill
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Bill,
I have been noticing more leg weakness in the last couple of months in my legs, to the point where it actually hurts to walk. I also have to stop and rest my legs before walking any further. I did go to a pt a couple years ago who gave me lots of exercises to do daily to strengthen my legs. I got lax and stopped doing them. I am now back to my exercise regime and it is definitely helping to strengthen my legs. I started off slowly and each week I push a little further. I wish you all the best and hope you find something that will help you soon.
Ask your neuromuscular doctor to REFER YOU for help. He should have done that! Sometimes they overlook this very important thing. So talk to the team and get a referral.
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Lots of protein with lots of exercise with lots of water