The rickets has severely affected my legs and I have had several corrective surgeries, which as a result have left my legs quite weak, and also affected my back so that whenever I walk (I can walk without crutches but very difficult) with or without crutches, it always hurts my back. I can also not walk very far at all even if I use my crutches, so mostly go out in my wheelchair. Is there any thing I can do to help my back pain and also to help strengthen my legs?
(BTW, extra information, I cant sit on the floor, cannot fold my legs completely and do not have complete movement in my legs. Rickets also have affected my hands and arms. And the rickets + kidney failure means I am also generally quite weak physically)
(Sorry not sure where to post this question so have put it here)
2007-12-31 04:21:26 · 7 answers · asked by Nelly 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
(Thanks in advance for all SENSIBLE answers)
2007-12-31 04:21:59 · update #1
mistress - swimming is out of the question as my dialysis catheter has to stay dry and can also get easily infected through swimming pools etc.
mick - no can do, theres no way im touching any drugs what with my kidney failure and dialysis.
nadia - am tired of being passed from professional to professional!! :-(
2007-12-31 04:39:29 · update #2
arwen - no, im on neither of them. definitely not dehydrated with the amount i drink.
2007-12-31 08:47:23 · update #3
oops addition for arwen - the back pain is coz of how the rickets affected my legs, it is only there when i am walking
2007-12-31 08:48:27 · update #4
Are you on a fluid restriction because of your renal failure? Or on high dose diuetics? I only ask because dehydration is a major cause of back pain.
Massage therapy may help your back.
2007-12-31 08:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Raven Eyes JPA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-17 20:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try to put together an isometric exercise routine for your back and abdomen, and maybe after a while, you could progress to kinetic exercises.
Its important to do both back and abdomen since each affects back strength. Isometrics can be done in your bed or on a couch, or possibly a reclining chair while watching TV or listening to music. You may need to adapt the exercises a little to compensate for for any limitations that prevent you from using proper form. Things like sturdy couch pillows and rolled up towels might be helpful to prop up your legs.
Some info sources at the links:
2007-12-31 04:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heal Kidney Disease Forever : http://NaturallyGo.com/Help
2015-05-08 11:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try swimming sweetheart. Good luck and hope your health stays well in 2008.
2007-12-31 04:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mistress B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be getting advice from a professional love,i hope everything with you goes well,happy new year.
2007-12-31 04:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by Nadia K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds mad but have you tried to smoke some cannabis it is one of the best pain killers going so i have heard
2007-12-31 04:26:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋