wobbly Arms!!

[Pebble-Sue55]

I have been getting the same Jelly like feeling in both my arms. It feels as though all the life has gone out of them like a balloon when it gets deflated. It usually comes on, a day after I have been doing too much. I take it as a warning sign to stop and rest for a day if possible, it's bad at the moment because it's the school holidays and I am on Granny Duty. Bit of a struggle but we are nearly there then I will try and get some 'me time' and build up my energy a bit. 😊

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Yep,

Think you're quite right in your approach. Trouble is, grandchildren don't appreciate that Granny doesn't have the same energy levels they do - oh I wish!

Enjoy your restful period when it comes. Might be worth trying to find some gentle exercises to help rebuild the muscles in your arms - nothing too strenuous though - Pred has a lot to answer for!

If you can find a site that shows Pilates exercises, there are some good arm exercises - mainly for shoulders, but they do help the arm muscles as well using small weights (tin of beans will do) - both sitting and lying on the floor.

[Hidden in reply to DorsetLady]

Breast stroke slow and gentle was suggested to me Don't know if that's any help .and Tai chi . Not tried the Tai Chi but will have to fit it in with work ,so need to look into it yet . I do seem to suffer from weak dithery arms sometimes it's very frustrating isn't it but my doctor said that was the osteo artheritis .Not the PMR .I think its's both . Just been out an a bike ride but leaning on shoulders is not the best idea .However the sit up and beg position was easier .Well sort of . Grandkids just have to circle round me now and again to wait .haha Jelly legs now .Lack of excercise If I am honest . Red faced hot exhausted and sorry I went .Wheres that phone number for the Tai Chi !

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

I think he is wrong - I have no OA, I do have PMR, and if I do too much or try certain actions - like putting a duvet into its cover - the result is wobbly arms (for want of a better descriptor).

The jelly legs isn't really just lack of exercise - it is the result of what PMR does to the muscles which makes them intolerant of acute exercise - you can build up very slowly but you rarely can decide to go for a long walk or a bike ride without these sort of effects.

[Hidden in reply to PMRpro]

Might stick to the slow swim then ,you get some support from the water .I know what you mean about the duvet cover ,Grief what an arduous task that is The bed looks so tempting after you have put the cover on dosn't it ? My doctors are dismissive of this complaint and as such I find I make excuses which I must stop doing . There is more information on this site that helps really . Thanks !

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Hidden]

A freshly made bed with just ironed cotton covers that were dried outside... Yum!!!!!!!

[zorroaster]

Yes I've had that. A really weird sensation as if I have no strength in my arms at all. Never had it before PMR. It can sometimes be helped by massaging my upper arms with the opposite hand and I find the muscles there are usually tight and sore.

[Pebble-Sue55]

Thank you all for your encouragement, I will look up the Pilates, I do enjoy swimming, but find the getting showered and struggling to drag my clothes back on in a damp and steamy changing room just completely undoes the benefit of the swim, I stagger out exhausted and needing a lie down, will get there in the end, taking each day at a time. Blessings