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Are wobbly legs with PN caused by muscle weakness or fear?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5, 2023 | Replies (47)
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@ray666

Good morning, jrob (@jrob)

I would expect a chorus of "Me, too!" Here's mine: "Me, too!" When I'm in a familiar space, I walk with confidence – a little wobbly, but nothing that makes me think I'm about to fall down. But put me in an unfamiliar space? That's a whole 'nother story. Suddenly, my legs can't be trusted. And that's despite doing lots of leg strengthening and having my doctors tell me my legs are plenty strong. So, like you, I wonder: What gives? Is it real, or all in my head?

Ray (@ray666)

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centre | @centre | Oct 6, 2023

My PT says when tested individually, my ankle, knee, and hip group muscles are at 5/5 strength, BUT the muscles that control joint stability, for proper balance, must work together quickly and interchangeably when walking. With PN, the joint stability during movement is lacking.
I can’t do steps without a rail, if that’s the only way in somewhere, I just wait until someone comes along and I ask if I can hold their arm. People are nice.

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