POTSparent Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 I don't suppose anyone here has collapsed from the sudden loss of use of one of their legs instead of simply "blacking out", have they? As many offbeat symptoms of dysautonomia that there seems to be, just wondering. Has happened about 4 times in last 2-3 weeks. Regain feeling and function to leg practically before hitting the ground! If anyone has ever had such episodes, could they elaborate? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nantynannie Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Hi Pots Parent,This has happened to me several times. It seems to happen the most right when I stand up, one of my legs will give out and I either fall to the ground, or if I get lucky, I catch myself. Also, my legs turn to spaghetti quite often and feel as if they are going to give out, this also happens when I start yawning excessively. You should know though that I also have back problems and some of the docs have attributed my legs giving out to my back, but others have said no way. In other words, it is unexplained as of yet, but I find it curious that someone else on the board has the same symptom... I hope you get some answers soon.Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonshine456 Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I've had this happen to me also. Just told it was from extreme weakness due to the tachy. It comes and goes for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 This used to happen to me. It started in very late pregnancy (like the last 2 days or so) and continued until about 4 months post partum. It was very strange. I wasn't fainting--but my legs were suddenly so weak that I would take a fall.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwolf Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 i have this also, usually in my left leg. i "tumble" about 2 a week lately, though the last few days have been really shakey, no falls, but then i'm using to canes. blackwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonshine456 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 I'm curious what exactly happens with everyone else's legs when this happens. What do you feel, what do your legs do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 In my case, I would suddenly feel extremely weak. My legs would just give way. I would still have feeling in them, but not enough strength. I don't know how to really explain it further!Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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