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alfredo

(60,071 posts)
Fri May 6, 2016, 07:23 PM May 2016

Tonight the weakness had a real effect.

I was squatting down, and when I tried to get up, I couldn't. It really freaked out my wife. As a former competitive cyclist and then a mail carrier, my legs were my power center.


I know the weakness was the main cause, but a clean, waxed floor played a part. Still this was a wake up call that I need to exercise.

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Tonight the weakness had a real effect. (Original Post) alfredo May 2016 OP
See if you can get some PT a couple of times a week, hang in there :) nt slipslidingaway May 2016 #1
I'm going to do just that. alfredo May 2016 #3
Excellent, IMO physical therapy should be used more often, but many docs do not think to recommend.. slipslidingaway May 2016 #16
I got up and drove around the neighborhood to see the state of my senses. Good alfredo May 2016 #17
PT's a good idea, imo. elleng May 2016 #2
I'm starting to come out of the fog, maybe I can exercise some. alfredo May 2016 #4
Yes, probably. elleng May 2016 #7
Take your time. Work in exercise gradually. It sinkingfeeling May 2016 #5
I'm walking around the neighborhood. I knew I'd get to use the canes and walking sticks I carved. alfredo May 2016 #6
GOOD! elleng May 2016 #8
Every time there is an ice storm, I find a good selection of branches all over the neighborhood alfredo May 2016 #10
Take your time and don't beat yourself up if you aren't what you used to be. Solly Mack May 2016 #9
Thanks. My camera will get me out of the house and onto the streets. alfredo May 2016 #11
Thought it would. elleng May 2016 #12
If Monday's CAT scan bears good news, I will buy An Oly EM10 alfredo May 2016 #13
YAY! elleng May 2016 #14
That's my reward for sticking to it. alfredo May 2016 #15
Yeah! A great goal and a reward in sight. Mira May 2016 #18
Oh well, my ride was sick, so the CAT scan is tomorrow alfredo May 2016 #19
Cute little camera! elleng May 2016 #20
I might even stop my pain patch. alfredo May 2016 #21
GREAT! elleng May 2016 #22
I am a militant amateur alfredo May 2016 #23
I'm ok with that, elleng May 2016 #24
I edited my post to explain. alfredo May 2016 #25
GOT IT! elleng May 2016 #26

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
16. Excellent, IMO physical therapy should be used more often, but many docs do not think to recommend..
Mon May 9, 2016, 12:01 AM
May 2016

even though it might be covered and can do wonders for recovery!

I agree with others, if nothing else just start walking for now



alfredo

(60,071 posts)
17. I got up and drove around the neighborhood to see the state of my senses. Good
Mon May 9, 2016, 07:15 AM
May 2016

I have a CAT scan today and my driver begged off at 6 AM. The VA is 20 min away.

elleng

(130,908 posts)
2. PT's a good idea, imo.
Fri May 6, 2016, 08:47 PM
May 2016

I have no such reason as you, alfredo, but will try to get some exercise to 'keep up.'

elleng

(130,908 posts)
7. Yes, probably.
Fri May 6, 2016, 11:32 PM
May 2016

See a Physical Therapist (have it 'ordered' by physician.) Nothing dramatic. Start walking???

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)
9. Take your time and don't beat yourself up if you aren't what you used to be.
Sat May 7, 2016, 12:43 AM
May 2016

The effects can be surprising, even after treatment is over.

Go slow, build a routine that fits what you can do now, and work toward your old self, so to speak.

I love to walk. Just walk, with no real purpose in mind. It took some time to be able to walk a mile without breaking out in sweats.

I'm still not where I was but I can walk for several miles now.



And no stocking feet on a clean, waxed floor.

Mira

(22,380 posts)
18. Yeah! A great goal and a reward in sight.
Mon May 9, 2016, 11:12 AM
May 2016

I can only suggest to walk. If I had to build strength I'd get a good audible book, put on my ears and simply pace about the house and yard and don't forget to go up and down some steps.
Now I will google your new camera to be.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)
19. Oh well, my ride was sick, so the CAT scan is tomorrow
Mon May 9, 2016, 12:25 PM
May 2016

The camera gives good bang for the buck.


BTW I feel better today. My breathing has improved, phlegm production has reduced. I have been having dry heaves at night. That might be ending.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)
21. I might even stop my pain patch.
Mon May 9, 2016, 02:40 PM
May 2016

It also comes in silver. That is very "unprofessional" but I am not, nor do I want to be mistaken for one of those poor souls.

alfredo

(60,071 posts)
23. I am a militant amateur
Mon May 9, 2016, 04:43 PM
May 2016

Black is the choice among photographers wanting to be unobtrusive. It's hard to be unobtrusive when you have thousands of dollars of equipment hanging from your frame.

elleng

(130,908 posts)
24. I'm ok with that,
Mon May 9, 2016, 04:45 PM
May 2016

but don't understand the professional/amateur aspects of this; I'm obviously much more amateur than YOU, alfredo!

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