I am in my late 40's diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy with triplegia and paraparesia and now a form of arthritis, and I have been having an increased incidence in falling inside and outside. I can get around better in the house, using furniture to aid myself in getting up, but walking long distances outside in the elements (cold or wind, in particular) or on uneven surfaces is difficult without the aid of a cane. I am experiencing fatigue and a need to sit down and rest completing simple tasks that used to come more easily in the past. I have increased back, neck, knee pain, and bunions due to an altered gait which was somewhat corrected with surgery via a PM&R physician/surgeon as a youngster.
My family physician is not much help, albeit prescribing baclofen and pain medications in varying dosages. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?
Getting to my second question, "Has anyone else experienced what I would term as "lightening bolt" sensations when relaxing in a chair, bed, or couch?" I had this sensation when I was younger, but not as frequently it would seem, or perhaps I'm more aware of it because of the above mentioned problems.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
