Justakid Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I remember when My Mom was taking prednisone at high doses the doctor said her legs would be weak. I'm on 40mg of Prednisone a day to help with breathing and my legs are turning to mush! Tried to taper off but had too many problems, back up to 40mg till I see doc on the 9th for chemo. Prednisone is another miracle drug (like Xanax). Anyone else having issues? I'm too young for a cane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Beth.. Mom pretty much had the same problems as Katie's dad. She did nothing for so long, then spent almost an entire month in the hospital. We did get her a cane and she used the motorized carts in the grocery store and walmart a few times, but the more she used those legs the steadier they became. She is still not 100 percent and is planning to do pulkmonary rehab and physical therapy if needed. I am always grabbing her elbow when she walks to try to steady her. PLus she wears those slip on type shoes which totally drive me up the wall. I try to tell her a fitted shoe would give her more confidence in her walk, but she wears em year round, so now i worry about frostbite too. If it got that cold here in Texas that i had to worry with frostbite, well who knows....forgot where i ws going with that thought. Anyhow, dont know if this relates to anything you are experiencing right now, but hang in there this too will pass. Love, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Beth, I was on steroids for quite awhile and they did the same thing to my legs, it got pretty bad, I could not walk up an incline or stairs without help, and some days were worse than others. I described it as feeling like I was walking through "sludge". I never had to get a cane and once I stopped the steroids it eventually went away - from what I can remember it did not take very long once I got off the steroids. It is the steroids that is doing it. I am goingto PM you about another problem I had on steroids (the explanation is a little long) that you really need to know about if it happens to you and what to do about it. Good Luck. Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Come on Beth!?!?!? You know that the wekness in your legs is from seeing my sexy A$$ in the ER the other day, all drugged up!!!!!! Seriously, hope this is getting better, How's it going other wise?? David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hi Beth, Use a cane for now. You don't want to lose muscle tone. That would be a whole other issue. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 You don't have to call it a cane. Just say "walking stick" and it's ok for young folk! It'll help you wobble around without keeling over -- at least until the prednisone is finished. Ellen You can get some really groovy ones too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Beth, How about finding one of those sword canes, you know with a sword hidden inside? or one with a flask in the top, so you can tipple a little when feeling really frustrated? It doesn't have to be old ladyish, find a real neet carved cane of some sort! Prayers still coming for you and everyone! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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