trouble walking

Hello Sandy
Yes, report everything new to your doctor. True hypochondriacs never think they are and a doctor who suggests that a patient is a hypochondriac needs to be ditched as pronto as possible. Deciding something isn't related to lupus or not worth mentioning is in effect self diagnosing. After all, suddenly not being able to walk is pretty serious !
I can't count how many times over the years I have read of people not wanting to complain of this or that and it turning out to be something rather important or even not that important in the long run, but easily diagnosable and treatable. Usually whatever it is has got worse and needs more treatment than if it had been found sooner.
I don't know what access you have to your rheumy or when you see him next but get an appointment with your GP and see what he thinks should be done. Also make a note of it so you remember when you do see your rheumy. Start keeping a general diary of symptoms, good and bad for the same reasons.
Take time now to start finding out about your lupus.

Good luck - maybe it was a weird one off with no obvious explanation and nothing like it will happen again. I hope so!

Cheers
Clare

Walking in sea

Hi Sandy
sorry to hear that you had trouble walking lately. :sad:I too have had similar experiences.
Twice I have had broken ankle- strained- on crutches but not in plaster.
With the second 9 years ago, the GP said to avoid walking on sand as it affects your gait on unlevel ground. Even though I lived at the beach and loved to walk with grandchildren there, I did a lot of walking with a friend around the streets.
However in the last 5 years as the symptoms of lupus/ aps started to appear , and continue to appear, I have had trouble walking. I still walk but take it easy, and not long distances, as before.
You will be pleased to know I have been on Plaquenil since September. Terrible trouble wwalking, resting, and so hard in bed, coverings were weighing on me, :worried:just like my hands. But now is so much better.
Still so many things to be managed, seeing specialists- rheumy, dermys, dietician. But Plaquenil is helping.:lol:

All the best with your aches and pains etc. :wink2:Hope to see your posts on/off.

Hi Sandy,
I'm really sorry to hear about your trouble walking and your pain.
I really empathise, i suffer from severe pain and my mobility has really been affected over the last year.
I would definately mention your symptoms to your doc and pain medication is a really good suggestion. I never go anywhere without mine.
I really understand how awful you must feel though. I haev gone from being a super fast, zip around and get everything done asap person to someone who now hobbles everywhere and can bearly climb stairs.
I really hope that your doc can offer something to give you some relief and improvement.

Take Care

Good Luck

Cassie