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Balance & Gait Problems: A Real Puzzler
Aging Well | Last Active: May 27, 2022 | Replies (59)Comment receiving replies
Hello!
This is in reply to Teresa (@hopeful33250) and everyone else who has posted in reply to my thread. I've been remiss in not keeping up with your messages.
A brief update, however: This past Wednesday I met for the first time with a physical rehabilitation and back pain specialist (I believe he's called a physiatrist). We had what I thought was a very encouraging meeting (well over an hour, which in itself was amazing).
His exam showed a number of places on my body where my nerves appear to not be working 100%, my feet especially. He's ordered lab work and a lumbar MRI; also an EMG, which I'll be getting but not until 8/1. After that, we'll meet again. I'm encouraged.
Ray (@ray666)
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Amazing,
Yes takes time with tests, but you will be well squared away in this specialty care !
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Hello @ray666
I'm pleased to hear about your appointment with the physiatrist. I agree that they are an important part of the medical team. It sounds like you've found one that is going to work with you and get to the cause of your problems. I've also seen one for the leg problem and falling.
I'll look forward to hearing from you when you get the test results back. Did he give you any exercises or suggestions on how to deal with the problem before the tests are done?