mpnatx
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2014
- Messages
- 372
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 11/2014
- Country
- US
- State
- Texas
- City
- Austin
Looking back over the year since I've been diagnosed. I've noticed gradual weakness in certain parts of my body. Since I use my legs the most, that is what is most noticeable to me. I feel fortunate that I'm probably a slow progressor. But, what I've learned here is that we can speed up and slow down during progression. For instance, my FVC went from 86 to 56 during the first year, my grip is weaker, and my arms can't lift heavy objects.
What I was wondering is this. Do we feel weakness the same? For instance, I've noticed that when I walk 20 feet, my legs feel like I've walked up 10 flights of stairs. (The first couple of feet or steps feel semi normal). Not necessarily weak, but tired? Exhausted? Fatigued? Is this weakness?
Is this similar to what others feel? Or, is it a different feeling.
I know everyone is different. But who better to ask?
Thanks in advance,
Marty
What I was wondering is this. Do we feel weakness the same? For instance, I've noticed that when I walk 20 feet, my legs feel like I've walked up 10 flights of stairs. (The first couple of feet or steps feel semi normal). Not necessarily weak, but tired? Exhausted? Fatigued? Is this weakness?
Is this similar to what others feel? Or, is it a different feeling.
I know everyone is different. But who better to ask?
Thanks in advance,
Marty