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Fatigue from Walking

Posted by davidpn @davidpn, Jul 16, 2023

Recently diagnosed with diabetic poly nuerapathy. When I walk for more than 10 minutes (1/4 of a mile) my feet get heavy and tired and need to take a break. My neurologist felt it wasn’t due to neuropathy which really confused me because in my mind it would make sense. She stated her PN patients don’t complain about fatigue (?).

At her suggestion I was tested for heart, lung, thyroid and anemia as possible causes. All were fine. Had a sleep study done, got a new mask and machine but haven’t yet tested it out enough. My fatigue during the day I believe is caused by sleep apnea. But isn’t the fatigue related to walking different? Anyone get tired from walking and was it diagnosed to be neuropathy related? Thanks.

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Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Sep 7, 2023
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@helenwalker

I too find walking absolutely exhausting. I have Motor Neuropathy and my legs feel like heavy planks when I walk and I also feel as if I am on stilts! I force myself to walk as I know my leg muscles are becoming weak, and our old farmhouse has many stairs to climb, so hard, but all good exercise. I am 84 shortly, and so accept that I am not going to be as spry as I used to be no matter what. I use a very good walker with a seat when out and about, so that if I desperately need to sit down I can - I have plonked myself down in some very odd places it has to be said!!! I have an electric scooter on which I sail out to 'walk' our lovely dog, Mabel, who is a constant joy and companion. I can relate to your struggles totally, but without wishing to sound like Pollyana, I feel very lucky to still be here, and as we are losing a young, and much loved family member to cancer, I realise that whilst neuuropathy is horrd, there are far, far more hideous illnesses to suffer from.

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Good morning, Helen,

I simply want to say thank you for your post. Your words convey great perseverance and joy. They were a pleasure to read on waking this morning.

Cheers!
Ray

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helenwalker | @helenwalker | Sep 7, 2023
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@ray666

Good morning, Helen,

I simply want to say thank you for your post. Your words convey great perseverance and joy. They were a pleasure to read on waking this morning.

Cheers!
Ray

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Thank you Ray. I feel strongly that we can all help each other on this group, and whilst accepting the discomforts and frustration of MN, there is still a joyful side to life. Best wishes to you.

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