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Conundrum: Legs test as strong, but feel week …
Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 26, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hello, Judy (@dance4life)
It sounds like we're experiencing much the same thing. If I sit reading, writing, or watching TV, even if I've only been sitting for 20-25 minutes, I must be very careful when I go to stand up. My legs will feel rubbery. Often, I'll feel a pinch on one or both of my knees; sometimes, my ankle joints will be achy (when they felt fine before I sat down). I deliberately remain standing without attempting a first step until I'm reasonably sure I can go forward. But even as I go forward, I'll make certain I've a wall or tall chair close by so that I'm able to keep my fingertips touching something solid. It's odd: just "touching" helps; I needn't have a firm grip. After I've gone a short ways, usually I can stop "touching," but I still must go very, very carefully. I must be especially careful not to look suddenly left or right; that would throw me off balance (as it has a few times in recent months). You mention shoes. That's a problem for me. Because I've severely flat feet and must wear orthotics, I have a devil of a time finding good fitting, comfortable shoes. I've tried so many, from the expensive ones to the bargain-price ones: none is ever "just right." My physical therapist tells me––because of my long-time wearing of orthotics––I should always wear some sort of footwear, even indoors (I used to love to go about barefoot). She's suggested slippers, but I've never found any slippers that will hold my heels in place. Not only do I find that annoying, but it's also seems another set-up for tripping. In an earlier post, I believe I also mentioned that when I do the various leg-strengthening exercises my therapist would like me to do every day, I end up with one or more throbbing knees. Thanks for writing. I look forward to hearing again from you when you've time.
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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Careful of the gel injections. My lady friend uses them, but they are a composition of acid and other products and gives relief for 6 mos. if lucky. Have to go back for more she says. Trouble is, acid breaks down our porous bone. Like Coral under the ocean. I am keeping a watchful eye on this Stem Cell Miracle Fix. If it passes CDC and FDA with flying colors, I am in. Remember when Michael J. Fox (actor in Back To The Future ) who has Parkinson Disease tried to get Congress to approve Stem Cell (he flew out to Washington, D.C.) and did not succeed turned to medical drugs to ease his pain and tremors till this day. Keep watching for break throughs. It takes time.
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Hi Ray:
Yes, we unfortunately face an ongoing jinx and battles of how to get by each day. Tell yourself..............."I can do this and I WILL". Orthodics are expensive and I have a lady friend that the fitting charges Medicare $400.00 for a pair. Replaced twice a year. Flat feet my father in law had and he did not like having it. During the 40's they did not have fittings in large numbers to choose from. However, you have heard in the 21st Century that many teens and young adults choose vanity and wear those awful flip flops which are the worse for arches. They won't listen and still like to walk around with them. Then there are the young women wanting their 4" spikes (my era went as far as 3") which make us a strong candidate for bunions and hammertoes. Yes, I've had surgery on my feet 5 times. Now have a screw in my left foot from a very bad bunion removal 12 yrs. ago. That screw is now giving me arthritis. Our feet are so important, but women listen more to vanity and appearance than comfort. I'm sorry of your dilemma. I sense your burning discomfort since I am now in the same walking and lifting my body up chore. Never ever stand alone. Find a foldable walker with roller ends, or walk with two canes. You'll have strong hands and wrists after doing that. Once you hit the ground, you will have more of a challenge. Sometimes, one wants to just lie there since the effort is a crusher. My suggestion is to have something to support you once you want to stand. Later on you could hit your head harder and harder to the floor and then you're in neuropathy. That becomes a very, very complex issue. Be brave and stand like a warrior, but don't move forward unless you're fully armed.