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Eloise 05/20/2007

Does anyone experience difficulty standing for an extended period of time? By extended, I mean more than a couple of minutes. I find that it is hard for me to stand for more than a couple of minutes; sometimes that is too long. If I'm moving, okay, but just standing--I'm looking for something to hold on to or sit down on. I realized today that this is becoming a regular issue for me. I just start to feel so exhausted when I have to just 'stand'.

deleted_user 05/20/2007

Difficulties with standing -- usually ending in a "drop attack" where my legs just collapsed -- were one of the first symptoms I had. Like you, I was OK if I was moving, but if I had to stand still, I looked for a wall or counter to lean against.

I don't have any suggestions, other than to try shifting your weight from one leg to another when you have to stand for a long period of time. When I "graduated" to a cane, I also found that having that "third leg" helped take some of the extra burden.

-Karen

deleted_user 05/20/2007

I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ON THAT ONE. I CANT STAND FOR MORE THE A COUPLE MINUTES. I SHAKE ALOT IF I STAND STILL. AND I HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING TO HOLD ONTO OR I WILL WOBBLE TOO MUCH AND FALL OVER. MY KNEES AND ANKLES GIVE OUT ALOT TOO. I JUST FELL THE OTHER DAY CAUSE MY ANKLE DECIDED TO SAY "SCREW YOU" AND GAVE OUT ON ME. IT SUCKS!! LOTS OF LOVE, TAMMY

deleted_user 05/20/2007

I have difficulties standing too. I can walk around, but just standing in one place is difficult and can become unpredictable. I feel better some days than others. I have times in my school day where I am standing or moving around a lot, my feet, legs, and back feel numb or painful. I try to sit down to regain myself. I'm always hoping I don't just fall down like a drunk or klutz.

deleted_user 05/20/2007

I have that trouble too, I fell like i could walk all day, but if I have to stand still I need to lean on something. I monitor the cafeteria during 7th grade lunch, and I find it easier to stroll between the tables, rather than just stand, as I start feeling "unsteady". I have been this way since diagnosis (December 06). I don't feel as if my legs are tired or anything. Trying not to focus you eyes on one spot helps too. I used a cane for a while, but can't tell that it helps anything for this problem.

deleted_user 05/20/2007

sorry-typo that was "feel" not fell- I have not fallen:)

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