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Does anyone have trouble walking up steps?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carlisle, PA
October 27, 2024
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Members responded with great empathy to the question about trouble walking up steps, with many sharing that stairs are one of the hardest... Read more

Members responded with great empathy to the question about trouble walking up steps, with many sharing that stairs are one of the hardest daily challenges they face due to OA, fibro, vertigo, and weak muscles. Several members described helpful strategies like crab-walking down stairs, leading with the stronger leg, doing chair-based thigh strengthening exercises recommended by a PT, using a cane and banister, or going sideways up steps. A recurring theme was the comfort of knowing others share the same struggle, with many offering warm encouragement and reminding each other that they are fighters who are not alone.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Peter! I don't think we're a sorry group of people. Think of us as fighters trying to endure an enemy that has given us a real challenge to keep on going in spite of all the complications and pain we have. You are a fighter too. We all forge on and do our best to deal with fibro and never give up hope. This group is filled with wonderful people and support for each other. We need each other because we know we're not alone. That's a blessing and very important. Hang in there. Sending you a hug.

October 29, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I find that going down the stairs is harder than going up.

December 12, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sure do. One step at a time. Crab walk down stairs.

December 12, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do, my muscles feel really weak and not able to take my weight up to the next step. It can be embarrassing 😳

November 6, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

We’re all in this together Peter we can ALL help each other x

October 28, 2024

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