Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hi, ... I don't get pains in the knees, only from the balls of my feet to the tips of my toes. I do get weird " crawly " feelings in my legs at night, especially when I'm tired. That feeling is VERY uncomfortable. They seem to go away with sleep though. I'm finding that I am becoming more clumsy as time goes on as well as tripping over nothing too. Hang in there, kiddo ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 -----Original Message----- From: <paandma@...> <egroups> Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 10:28 PM Subject: [] just me > What happened was my messages went direct to Libby instead of >then I tried to forward it you can see why I don't write in much .I was >wanting to know if any of you have allot of pain in your knees & any >trouble with Planter Facetious.When I overdue it from my knees on down >It hurts. I started Neutrin Dr. wanted me to take it at night but it >makes me hyper , but it does help ;) P>S> Sorry for all my >mess ups > I have pain in my knees, they are hyperextended due to the lack of muscles in my legs. The pain is due to the shiffting of the joint from one side, the stronger side wih more muscle strength pulling and the weaker side being pulled. This causes stress on the joints causing pain. I have off and on Plantar Fasciitis, I have very high arches, I do a lot of stretching to relieve this. >Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hi and , I just wanted to tell you that I too have much leg pain and those dreaded crawly feelings, especially in the evening and at night. I also have a ripping sensation when I try to sit on my legs on the floor. It's really scary, but I just keep thinking,while its happening that eventually it will go away. , I too fall alot, and get mighty embarrassed when I'm sitting on the floor in the middle of the mall, and people ask if I need help, " No, I'm sitting here getting a different perspective on life. " I'm sorry, I am still having a hard time letting people help me. I guess the fact that I haven't broken any bones(yet), is something to be thankful for. I do know that having my walking stick has helped me considerably. Thank-you everyone for your imput and patience. You have all been very helpful and informative, and I thank you, Many Blessings, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hi, Michele ... What ARE those crawly things in the legs anyway? I seem to get them when I'm really tired and only at night ... like when I am relaxing watching TV, or more commonly for me, listening to music and reading. As far as falling down, I trip a lot over nothing . A few months ago, I fell in a parking lot and really skinned myself up ... not to mention, completely ruining a brand new pair of expensive trousers. I think the stumbling is due to my right foot not picking up like its supposed to. Its only slight at this point, but just enough at times to catch me by surprise and down I go. My balance seems to be deteriorating a bit as well, but I don't think its contributing to the falling at this point. I have a heck of a time putting on my pants, so much so, that I have to lean up against something to maintain balance. This is quite different from when I was younger ... back then I had a hard time keeping them on ! ) Sweet " ELLA " says hello to everyone ... Dang, my feet hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2000 Report Share Posted June 26, 2000 Becky: I hyperextend my knees when I walk, also. The AFO's I wear have relieved a lot of the pain, but also doing some leg lifts with ankle weights helps tremendously. I know when I start hurtin' I need to get crackin' and do some of the exercises that I learned from my physical therapist. I occasionally take Naproxen, too. (I have one high arch and one low arch) FYI, Melody ----- Original Message ----- From: Maxwell <rmax@...> <egroups> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [] just me > > -----Original Message----- > From: <paandma@...> > <egroups> > Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 10:28 PM > Subject: [] just me > > > > What happened was my messages went direct to Libby instead of > >then I tried to forward it you can see why I don't write in much .I was > >wanting to know if any of you have allot of pain in your knees & any > >trouble with Planter Facetious.When I overdue it from my knees on down > >It hurts. I started Neutrin Dr. wanted me to take it at night but it > >makes me hyper , but it does help ;) P>S> Sorry for all my > >mess ups > > > I have pain in my knees, they are hyperextended due to the lack of muscles > in my legs. The pain is due to the shiffting of the joint from one side, > the stronger side wih more muscle strength pulling and the weaker side being > pulled. This causes stress on the joints causing pain. I have off and on > Plantar Fasciitis, I have very high arches, I do a lot of stretching to > relieve this. >Becky > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > 1/2658/13/_/616793/_/961638509/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2000 Report Share Posted June 26, 2000 -----Original Message----- From: Melody Cleary <mel2mars@...> egroups <egroups> Date: Sunday, June 25, 2000 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [] just me >Becky: > >I hyperextend my knees when I walk, also. The AFO's I wear have relieved a >lot of the pain, but also doing some leg lifts with ankle weights helps >tremendously. I know when I start hurtin' I need to get crackin' and do >some of the exercises that I learned from my physical therapist. I >occasionally take Naproxen, too. (I have one high arch and one low arch) > >FYI, >Melody > Hi Melody, I can't do leg lifts, wish I could. I have lost 50% quad strength in my legs along with the rest of my muscle loss, its near impossilbe. I wear full leg braces from groin to toes. I take Celebrex, it helps the swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2000 Report Share Posted June 26, 2000 Hi Becky, I hope your braces fit really well and give your legs the best support possible. I am currently getting cortisone patch treatments (isophoresis) for an irritated tendon on the inside of my knee (which is being caused by my short leg brace, we think). I also ice the knee every evening. I had really bad pain for the last 6 weeks unless I stayed off my feet most of the time. It is much better now. I can relate to anyone who has knee pain - it's awful. Please take care, Melody ----- Original Message ----- From: Maxwell <rmax@...> <egroups> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [] just me > > -----Original Message----- > From: Melody Cleary <mel2mars@...> > egroups <egroups> > Date: Sunday, June 25, 2000 9:44 PM > Subject: Re: [] just me > > > >Becky: > > > >I hyperextend my knees when I walk, also. The AFO's I wear have relieved a > >lot of the pain, but also doing some leg lifts with ankle weights helps > >tremendously. I know when I start hurtin' I need to get crackin' and do > >some of the exercises that I learned from my physical therapist. I > >occasionally take Naproxen, too. (I have one high arch and one low arch) > > > >FYI, > >Melody > > > Hi Melody, I can't do leg lifts, wish I could. I have lost 50% quad > strength in my legs along with the rest of my muscle loss, its near > impossilbe. I wear full leg braces from groin to toes. I take Celebrex, > it helps the swelling. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > 1/5197/13/_/616793/_/961989113/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2000 Report Share Posted June 26, 2000 -----Original Message----- From: Melody Cleary <mel2mars@...> egroups <egroups> Date: Sunday, June 25, 2000 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [] just me >I am currently getting cortisone patch treatments (isophoresis) for an >irritated tendon on the inside of my knee (which is being caused by my short >leg brace, we think). >. > >Please take care, >Melody Melody, does the patch work? Yes my braces fit very well, actually they relieve the pain and fatigue I was struggling with before with the AFOs. Do your knees feel weak and wobbly as if they are going to just pop out of joint and let you fall? Mine do, and I'm not that steady on my legs to begin with! LOL >Becky M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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