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Muscle wasting?

quirkygirl
quirkygirl
Since having this bursitis, the muscle in my ankle and knee seem to become flat compared to my other leg, Is this normal or something else to get checked? And is there anything else that causes it apart from that muscle wasting illness?
billwfriend
billwfriend
I think mentioning it to the medical pro would be advisable...I doubt it is muscle wasting but not able to tell...muscle wasting takes a lot of time to show up...Usually when someone has a cast on foot or leg you will see the results of that in muscle loss after the cast comes off....because of lack of movement...
quirkygirl
quirkygirl
You can see it when you look at both ankles and knees there is a difference, Grrrrr I just wna sleep n not wake up
quirkygirl
quirkygirl
Sorry, frustrated
tendonshurt
tendonshurt
Quirky don't give up it's a normal occurrence with bursitis. I have muscle atrophy myself. I can see it everywhere now. My Dr. pointed it out to me on the side of my left hand. Most of it is caused from less activity.

Follow up with your Dr at next visit. He/she will explain.

Healing hugs
quirkygirl
quirkygirl
Thank you tendons, for explaining, I was starting to panic and thoughts of different illnesses were popping into my head
MoonDancingNana
MoonDancingNana
Hi,

As a result of immobility due to PMR I have 40-60% muscle wasting in quads/hamstrings. My doctor now has me following my Pt routine at the gym where I joined for free.

As your doc what to do.

Hugs,
Joanne
Aronia
Aronia
Hang in there - once you heal, you will get your muscle back. It will be OK.
beautifulb
beautifulb
Aww hun,

I definitely agree with everyone. I don't have much to add except no need to panic sweetheart; we are here for you!!! Oh yeah, and some hugs to help you feel better:) (((((((((((( ))))))))))))))
quirkygirl
quirkygirl
Thanks for replying, I'm trying not to panic lol just waiting until I cant get it back
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