Hips? Walk at the park...

[Wobbly]

we tried to go for a short walk at a park today... I made it about 100 feet??  slowly..holding my hubby's arm..my legs are weak and abit sore.. we walked onto dirt and gravel pathway... I couldn't go far..the side of my thigh and hip really started to hurt and we had to go back to the car... I't so frustrating to not be able to go for a walk.. I hope when I finally get my walker it helps..?? I don't know though.. I'm just thinking maybe my legs are weak from under use and if I walk more with a walker they will get stronger?  Cant hurt??

does anyone hips get sore?  Or is this something new too me?

take care
wobbly
undx

[Nancy T]

Definitely a walker, then, if you have sudden dizzy spells! Whatever it takes to keep from taking a fall.

Good luck,

Nancy

[Lulu54]

hi Wobbly,
as spring starts around here, being outside is irresistable.  Can we brainstorm some alternatives for you  so you can get out and enjoy it too?  

You mentioned the walk was on dirt and gravel - not exactly terra firma for those of us who are already challenged.  I notice a big difference between walking down my driveway and cutting across my yard.

Does your area have a park with paved trails that you could try?  Even after you get your walker, you may need to limit yourself to smooth hard surfaces during times when you waren't doing so well.

When you get back to PT, please set walking outside with your husband as one of your goals.  Tell the therapist about this objective and let them work with you to make that happen.  

my best,
Lulu

[Wobbly]

Quix, thanks for the reply...I do have a referral for Physio therapy...I went four times and don't like the one I went to so I have looked for another one...I will let them know more about working on my balance and checking my weakness..thanks .. the other place only massaged my neck and shoulder as it was sore..and told me to buy a walker???

Nancy, thanks for this idea...I would look at the walking sticks, but I'm getting the walker next weekend and I do need a walker for sitting down if I get one of my Vertigo spells while walking... they happen at the most inappropriate times..

thanks alot
wobbly
undx

[Nancy T]

My solution has been walking sticks. I used to walk fast and far like a maniac around our neighborhood, but now, walking more than two blocks continuously leaves my upper leg/hip areas feeling strained like I'm walking up a steep hill, and I have to either slow down to a crawl or stop and rest every block or two.

The PT did not know what was wrong but suggested walking sticks, and they REALLY help. I can walk at a more reasonable pace and definitely more comfortably.

I got a nice pair of wooden ones from a sports store ($20 each). I also got a pair of (rather more expensive) collapsible metal ones (with great handles) from REI, which I can take on trips if I'm going to be doing any walking.

Walking sticks help with balance, look cooler than a walker, and make cars stop for you! You might give 'em a try, at least while waiting for your walker.

Take care,

Nancy

[Quixotic1]

Do you think you could get a referral for Physical Therapy.  They could evaluate and see where you are weak and tell you what you might do to strengthen.  In the context of MS, ALL of the articles recommend ongoing PT to help pinpoint weakness and to develop strategies to maximize what we have and to avoid stressing joints that may not have proper support.

Yes, sometimes my right hip and outer thigh hurt and feel like they fatigue when I am standing a lot.

And using a rollator really helps me walk farther.  In my case I think it's because I don't lurch back and forth so much with my poor balance.

I would really like to see you get some gait training and work.

Quix