I have been having real struggles with the right side of my body. It seems if something goes numb, it's always the right side. Here lately it's been the WHOLE right side not working right. It is not completely numb but it just feels wrong from the top of my head to the bottom of my foot. Certain movements are difficult ... like peeling cucumbers and pushing the gas pedal in my car. Hard to grip. Hard to type. Hard to walk normal.
I was reading on here that symptoms like these can often indicate that something will be wrong in the future. I was wondering if anyone could share with me their experiences with this? The progression of your MS. I know no one is the same but for some reason it just helps me to know that I am not alone and I appreciate hearing what others are going through.
I assume I will need a cane at some point; I've already resisted the urge to use one several times because I believe that "if you don't use it you lose it" ... but maybe I'm wrong? Maybe I'm making it worse or possibly causing some sort of 'off balance' thing and making problems in other places as a result? Meaning, if I am walking funny because my right side is not working right, I might throw something off in my back or knee or other leg or whatever, does that make sense? If this is true, maybe it would be wise to get a cane?
Thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions? Help?
I am so thankful for this board.
I was reading on here that symptoms like these can often indicate that something will be wrong in the future. I was wondering if anyone could share with me their experiences with this? The progression of your MS. I know no one is the same but for some reason it just helps me to know that I am not alone and I appreciate hearing what others are going through.
I assume I will need a cane at some point; I've already resisted the urge to use one several times because I believe that "if you don't use it you lose it" ... but maybe I'm wrong? Maybe I'm making it worse or possibly causing some sort of 'off balance' thing and making problems in other places as a result? Meaning, if I am walking funny because my right side is not working right, I might throw something off in my back or knee or other leg or whatever, does that make sense? If this is true, maybe it would be wise to get a cane?
Thoughts? Experiences? Suggestions? Help?
I am so thankful for this board.
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