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Posted 4/11/2013 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
I'm curious if anyone else is experiencing this problem. If I kneel and try to get up I just can't do it unless I have something to pull myself up. Sometimes my muscles feel like they are vibrating and it causes me to fall. I know this isn't arthritis related because my rheumy checked that out. Any ideas?
Posted 4/11/2013 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
My center/core has never been strong. I have an awful sense of balance. Even though I am pretty flexible, i tend to spot myself sitting, standing, lying down, climbing stairs....

It has gotten better with water work, but I still have problems.
Posted 4/11/2013 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Do you do any type of weight bearing exercises each day to keep your muscles strong? What about walking, regular squats/deep knee bends, etc?

Even if I am on my bed using my computer, I am always doing isometric type exercises and doing mini sit ups to keep my core strong or using different colored stretchy bands I got in PT. I used to do 100 sit ups (all different kinds) a day until my first cervical fusion:(

Now I use an exercise ball each day as that is wonderful for balance and core strengthening! I am 44...and both my PM and Neurosurgeon are very encouraging about doing as much as I can each day to stay strong as it's a "use it or lose it" issue as we age.

If it's a true balance issue to where you are falling for no reason that is possibly neurological and not strength related, I would seek out a Neurologist to get things checked out.

Post Edited (Snowbunny21) : 4/11/2013 3:00:13 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/11/2013 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Angelic,yes i have that now it was only late 2011 i got fibro but the knees now are really bad,i have got to have a shower now as having a bath going down and up what a strain on the knees and legs,you have a right struggle getting up,even if i sat on the floor i would struggle going down also up again,before the fibro i was so fit,so this now is very hard to live with,hope everyone is fine XX
Posted 4/11/2013 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
That's why I don't get down on the floor anymore or take a tub bath.

It takes tremendous effort for me to get up even using a prop.

My knees and leg muscle are weaker since my illnesses started piling on.
Posted 4/11/2013 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
My genetic disorder causes issues with the muscles in my lower legs where can't gain any muscle. I have been walking but with rain I've been playing tennis on my wii.
My arthritis is stable right now according to my rheumy. So I guess now I need to check in with my neurologist.
My mother in law is a member of a local club that allows guests. This facility has a pool so I may ask if I go with her.
Posted 4/13/2013 5:32 AM (GMT 0)
Angelic,

Are you talking about the nail patella syndrome?

I still can't squat (since my ruptured disc) - my legs just give out if I go down too far, and I land on my butt. But I can get up ok, by getting on my hands and knees and then pushing up on a chair or someone's hand. It's weird.

Debbie
Posted 4/13/2013 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, my nail patella syndrome keeps certain muscles from becoming built up. It affects all connective tissue so it's just a great party guest.

Debbie, what you describe is exactly what has been happening. If I sit I have to have assistance ( something sturdy or a person) help me get up. The falling feels like my leg just goes out from under me. It happens so quickly that I can't grab onto anything to stop the fall.
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