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Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 26, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi, Colleen. Thanks for writing. I knew I hadn't explained myself well. Often late in the day, or after I've been sitting for a long time, when I stand, I'll be wobbly, needing to touch some stationary object, such as the wall or a desktop to avoid feeling that I might fall. At these times, my legs will feel "rubbery," and my knees too, like they cannot support me. I've been calling this sensation "weak." When I've used that term with my doctors ("weak"), they'll often test my legs ("resist my pushing your leg down," "try not to let me pull your foot up," etc.). I'll be told, "Your legs seem plenty strong." That's what I find puzzling. If it's not a weakness, what then? I would welcome any thoughts you might have. ––Ray
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Hello Ray:
So glad you wrote in about the leg dilemma. I have something I will be looking into this year, but I am experiencing the same trauma as you. Sitting a long time and then when I go to stand, my knees say no. Sway and wobbly movement forward. Yes, Arthritis and the knees feel they cannot put forth the effort to move me step by step. Coupled with this I have toe fungus from working in the garden and yard for 30 yrs. My top siders slip on shoes held onto the water and created a mold under the nails. This does not help standing straight. I do my own surgery on my toe nails. Helps a little. Over the counter products are trash. Fungus does grow back if you have a doctor dig and remove. Medicare does not cover. Expensive. I've been told the advent of stem cell transplant is going to help many arthritic people. Depends on Congress looking to allow this to happen ?? Judy