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@Steph7 

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Steph7

Walking upon waking

I currently ambulate without any aids or anything. My gait and balance worsen if I’ve physically don’t too much, BUT when I first wake in the morning I can hardly walk. I have a super Ataxic gait and it’s like my legs are pencils and won’t bend at the knees. I walk with the furniture to get to the washroom and generally time I’m ready to leave the washroom it’s much improved. It bad when I first wake but if I fall asleep on my couch watching TV and get up to go to bed I have to walk using the wall for support. Does this happen to anybody else? Any suggestions?
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@jamoranto
@jamoranto
 

Get a rolling Walker with a seat. Soup it up with new Oury grips. Just stay as active as you body will let you at first.

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@Jonny21
@Jonny21
 

I have the same issue with balance and my legs. Especially trying to get up after laying around on the couch. I don’t have the strength In my legs so I have use my cane to get up. I also take gabapentin which does help some days.

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