Jim, June 2005, I went to bed with severe pins and needles feeling in my right leg. When I woke up, it was as limp as a noodle. I was admitted through the ER and received IV steroids, I think it was 9 hours. During my 5 week stay in the hospital, I received intensive PT. About 3 weeks into my physical therapy, I remember the therapist told me to try to wiggle my toes. I looked her like she was seriously crazy. I tried....and they moved (very little, but they moved). Brought both of us to tears. Before my discharge, I was walking small distances with a walker and I know use a cane. I continued with out patient physical therapy for about 2 months. My power shopping days are over, LOL! but I can walk in, get what I need, and leave. On bad days, I don't even try it. Both legs feel very heavy, but my right leg is worse. I too have pins and needles torture from my toes up to my waist.
Carol Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 11:55:22 -1000 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] Extent of your TM? Pins and Needles >From the discussion of Pins and Needles it seems that most of you are able to >get around and have some use of your legs. I have pins and needles from my >feet to my belly and no use of my legs at all. And they weigh a ton. Been >like this since day one. Did any of you lose the use of your legs and then >get them back? If so, how long did it take and how did you do it? Jim
