Walking

[Brookesy123]

I really want to be able to walk far again at the moment I struggle after short walks I get fatigued easy then can't go on heavy legs etc.

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Hi

I've been exactly the same, I've had to phone many people to come and pick me up. Anyway, we bought a 3 wheeled walker with seat , it's great because every time I need to sit down I've got a ready seat to sit on. Please take care Lynne

[MichelleButterfly]

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Try to pace your walking and do little but often.

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Walking is an activity that you can gradually build up on, and be able to manage further.

Start with what you can do now without exhausting yourself /flaring pain. That might be to the end of the garden path, or it might be 5 minutes.

Walk this distance once it twice a day then have a rest after. After a few days, try increasing the distance ie to the first lamppost or for an extra 30 seconds. Again do this distance for a few days then increase again.

You should slowly find that you are able to walk longer distances without bringing on a flare. You may still find it painful, but I know for me personally in in as much pain walking 5 steps as I am 5 minutes xxx