charty Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Has any one had weakness in their legs? Maybe its because I was always on the go and rushing about! but I have noticed that my legs feel weak and its a real effort sometimes. I have also heard it could be a mineral/vitamin deficency, have had blood tests but they were ok. Any advice? Thanks Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Caroline.....cant give you any advise...but i do find ...not so much now...but yes a weakness in my legs...depends how tired i am. Maybe you are trying to do too much to quickly...take care love Tina xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Caroline, I am 10 months since my sah and weak legs and arms is something I do get alot x x x I havent forgot that we should meet for a coffee x x x love donna xxxxxx Oh I do find if I put my legs up for abit they feel abit stronger x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Caroline In the first 18 months after my legs used to feel like that a lot and especially if I had done too much. It does get better with time and I only get slight twinges now unless I really overdo things. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 HI CAROLINE YES I DO GET WEAK LEGS WHEN I HAVE A BAD DAY. NOT MUCH ADVICE JUST REST TAKE CARE EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Caroline, I'm nearly 2 and a half years on and yes I still get weak legs. It tends to be the leg that that used to put the coils in that is worst. The consultant told me that it could be an after effect of the operation because me leg had took a lot of bruising and the consultant also said that my other leg would try and compensate and thats why I have problems with that. It is worse first thing in the morning and when i'm tired though. Hope this helps a bit Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi Caroline, did you have any temporary paralysis down one side of your body, after the SAH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 No Karen I didnt have any paralysis at all. Think this is just something I've got to get used to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi Charty I too have some weakness in my legs, it is confirmed by my GP and others who have checked the comparative performance of each of my legs, one is definitely weaker than the other and neither is as it should be, I gather. I have been told that it will improve and that I am most unlikely to be left with any residual weakness when I finally feel I have reached the end of this tunnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have weak arms and I am guessing my left leg and side is weak as my physio therapist has said my back is twisted. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanti Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Caroline Yes, me too. It was terrible post SAH and operation. I couldn't lift my right leg up to go up the stairs and had to pull myself up on the banister. Did a lot of damage to my shoulder and neck which took the strain. It did get better over time though. Now and again when I've overdone things, my right leg can be definitely weaker. Hope you improve with time. Yes, and like Donna, it does help if you put your feet up and rest when it gets bad. Hugs Lesley xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Caroline I get weakness and discomfort at times the leg that was used for coiling. Mostly absolutely fine by this time (SAH was 2004) I do notice it if I overdo it, or am run down. I do think at times it is a nice easy way for our bodies to remind us to rest a bit Take Care Blondie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi caroline,i have left side weakness since my stroke,and take a lot of medication to contol it , i use to get serios musle spasams ( which did put in hospital for 7 weeks ), but now learn to live with it and know your limitations. tc paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Caroline, It has been 14 months since Jim has his sah and weak legs are one of his biggest issues. He does find however if he stretches them before getting out of bed in the morning it is somewhat better. Cal XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanti Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hi Caroline Interesting comment from Blondie about the leg used for coiling. It was my right groin (and subsequent problems with right leg since). Thanks Lesley xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I had my two angios in my right leg 5 years ago and prior to that have had two heart angios in the same leg. I suppose I am lucky as I do not have any problems at all with the site even though there must be scarring on the artery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I said that mine happens to be the leg that had the coils in too- how interesting that we are agreeing and finding a common consensus among a few of us! Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mollie Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I also have trouble with my legs and still find I have to use a stick to get around. The problem is also in my right groin where they have gone in for coilings. I have been left with a massive blood clot, twice (outside the artery so no pulse in it thank god), The medics told me this could take anything up to 18 months to disperse. It is still quite a large size and when i sit too long i get uncomfortable and numb same when I stand and when I am in bed if I lie on my right side I get numbness from the hip down to my feet. Then i get pins and needles. Doctor said its because the clot is pressing on my femoral artery which in turn is pressing on my femoral nerve....hence the numbness and pins and needles. Up and down like a yoyo at times.....lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I have weakness on the left leg, I can walk fine but I cannot lift the leg up so sometimes have problems climbing stairs. It,s the leg that the coiling was done so like Blondie and Laura. I have had physiotherapy to strenghen the leg but no changes since SAH. I guess I have to live with it. Myra xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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