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Are wobbly legs with PN caused by muscle weakness or fear?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5, 2023 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I have strong leg muscles! I also have good ankle and knee joints. What I don’t have with my PN are the proper nerve signals to get my muscles and joints to play together nicely. Despite extensive physical therapy, I’ve learned I have no reflexes or ability to flex these joints or expect them to bear much weight. I’m very happy my muscles have conquered the ability to keep me upright and allow me to “walk” however ungracefully. But stairs or extraordinary uneven surfaces? My legs get wobbly when I confront those even if I have handrails or a cane/walker! It’s not in your head, it’s in your PN. Shame on that doctor for adding stressful thoughts to your dilemma. My 2 cents is to keep those leg muscles strong, and make sure you avoid (or ask for help) when you’re confronted with an unsafe predicament. We have enough challenges than we can ill afford an injury from falling.
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Good morning, Debbie
This resolves the issue, at least for me: my inexplicable joint weakness when I'm walking (formerly inexplicable), although all the involved muscles test as "strong," is another of the mysteries of my PN. The unsteadiness is not in my head. Nevertheless, as you urge, Debbie, I fully intend to keep working on my feet, legs, knees, and hips strength.
Non-handrail stairs are my nemesis, too. If there's a handrail, I'm okay. Recently, I've declined to go to the theater or to movies (especially to movies with a 2-1/2 hour running time, where I know I'll have to get up mid-movie and find a Men's Room) because almost always the auditoriums have boast wide, soft-carpeted stairs and NO handrails. It's a choice between getting up in the dark and looking for that Men's Room –– and taking a chance on not falling –– or staying in my seat and wiggling. 🙂 My PN suggests: Stay home and read a good book.
Ray (@ray666)