1. < Neuropathy
Profile picture for thurlibier

Increasing weakness in Legs

Posted by thurlibier @thurlibier, Aug 31, 2024

Four months ago I was able to walk without any problem even though I had neuropathy in my feet. I progressed to a cane and now I am only able to walk a very short distance with a walker, After a couple of hundred yards I cannot move my feet properly and my legs are weak and shaky. I spent a few days in Mayo where they did all kinds of tests including a MRI and were not able to come up with a reason. They discharged with the suggestion that I keep exercising. My muscles in my feet and legs are quite strong. I am very concerned that this weakness will lead to a complete lack of ability to walk in a very short time, Has anyone else experienced this or been able to stop the progression,

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

Profile picture for loriesco
loriesco | @loriesco | Aug 20 7:10pm
In reply to @stonemountain47 "I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy 5 years ago. At the time it was only affecting..." + (show)
Profile picture for stonemountain47 @stonemountain47

I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy 5 years ago. At the time it was only affecting my feet with tingling and slight lack of feeling in some spots in my feet. Beginning about 1 1/2 years ago I began losing muscle mass/strength first in my legs and then in my arms as well. For the past year it has become rapid. I went from using a cane for balance to using forearm crutches for balance and weight-sharing with my arms when I try to walk further than one average city block. I have undergone 2 EMG's in the past 4 months, but my neuron-muscular physician cannot find anything wrong other than the PN. I fear that the progression I'm experiencing will put me into a wheelchair soon. Can anyone give me some ideas for stalling or reversing my muscle deterioration?

Bill

Jump to this post

Ask your neuromuscular doctor to REFER YOU for help. He should have done that! Sometimes they overlook this very important thing. So talk to the team and get a referral.

REPLY
View MoreView Less
Please sign in or register to post a reply.