Legs Give Way with no Warning

[Dramlouie]

I have hypothyroidism and osteoarthritis in my hips. I have anterior pelvic tilt and keep having repetitive groin strain. I am 63. Occasionally a leg would give way for a second, usually emanating from a hip. Today it has happened to both knees separately as I was standing. I have told the doctors at my surgery on numerous times but I have never had a test for it. I am generally weak, flabby and lost skin tone. I look much older than other people my age. I was very active and adventurous up until I had two children at 40. It is now worrying me as I cannot walk very far without my pelvic area and back hurting. My Mum died in Jan and I helped care for her but now I need to get myself fixed and get on with my life again. Life is too short. Any ideas would be appreciated. x

[DorsetLady]

Hi

I know times are difficult at present, but I think you need to press your GP surgery for referral to the muscular skeletal clinic for assessment. You will need X-rays - if you don’t have current ones - before referral so the clinic has some reference point.

This might help -england.nhs.uk/elective-car...

[Dramlouie in reply to DorsetLady]

I have seen a physio 4xs and gave me exercises but it doesn't seem to do anything. I am leaning right forward with forward head posture, I am just so weak all over my body. I used to run up mountains. I am shaky as well. My muscles in my groin seem stringy. They don't seem to look at my whole body, just one area. I have had an xray on my hip. I can't stand for long either. I have had pulled muscles before. I have been ignored for years and when I insisted something was done about it the doctor said 'but you have had it for years!'

[DorsetLady in reply to Dramlouie]

“the doctor said 'but you have had it for years!'”

No excuse not to do anything about it - particularly if it’s getting worse!

[Dramlouie in reply to DorsetLady]

I went to the doctor yesterday who gave me a basic examination fully clothed and sitting down. Has referred me back to the physio who gets me to do a few exercises but nothing else. I have just looked at adrenal fatigue drberghelp.zendesk.com/hc/e... and this is exactly me, everything, menopause and stress and I have every symptom. I write a list for my doctor each time I visit with these exact symptoms. Why on earth couldn't they see it. I have an endocrinologist appointment next week so will bring it up. I have even told him about all my problems but just on the same NDT. If I don't get any joy I shall pay for a private specialist. Take a ibuprofen, take a paracetamol, they are keeping us ill. It probably didn't help with Mum being ill and losing her. It just all makes sense.

[DorsetLady in reply to Dramlouie]

Do hope you get some answers soon. We shouldn’t have to go privately, but sometimes it’s the only way.

Please keep us informed.