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My legs right down to both my feet are feeling very fatigued today to even be on my feet for a short amount of time today. It was very

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Hayes, VA

exhausting even standing up awhile trying to get a shower out of the way this afternoon. Enough is enough I’ve had my fill of this. More than I like to care on what I’ve gone through.

September 8
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A member shared their struggle with severe leg fatigue, balance issues, and foot sensitivity that makes daily tasks like showering or cooking... Read more

A member shared their struggle with severe leg fatigue, balance issues, and foot sensitivity that makes daily tasks like showering or cooking feel impossible, sparking a supportive and informative thread. Several members offered practical suggestions including Epsom salt soaks, physical therapy, acupuncture, Tiger Balm, and gel shoe insoles, while one member provided a detailed list of neuropathy symptoms that resonated with the original poster. A key turning point was a community member pointing out that spinal stenosis, not just neurological issues, could explain the symptoms and that an orthopedic surgeon rather than a neurologist would be the right specialist to seek out.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Did You try some epsom salt water?

September 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

After I Fractured My Right Ankle In 2017, I Started Physical Therapy. It Wasn't Helping My Pain At All, So I Started Searching For Another Therapist. I Was Getting Real Physical Therapy & Massages Then. At Home, I Either Use My Cold Pad, Soak In Epsom Salt, Tiger Balm, Bio-Freeze Or Cold Pads. In 2019 My Health Insurance Covered Acupucture, Which Really Made My Pain Less For Me. I Use A Walker Outside & I Go To The Gym, 3X'S A Week. Try Physical Therapy: It Really Makes A Difference. Good Luck

September 9
MyEpilepsyTeam

That sounds genuinely exhausting, and frustrating beyond words. What you're feeling is real, and you're absolutely not alone in this. Fatigue is one of the most common and draining parts of living with epilepsy — it can hit hard physically, including in the legs and body.

There are a few reasons this kind of deep fatigue can Show Full Answer

That sounds genuinely exhausting, and frustrating beyond words. What you're feeling is real, and you're absolutely not alone in this. Fatigue is one of the most common and draining parts of living with epilepsy — it can hit hard physically, including in the legs and body.

There are a few reasons this kind of deep fatigue can happen with epilepsy:

- Post-seizure recovery — the body works incredibly hard during a seizure, like running a marathon, leaving muscles weak and drained
- Anti-seizure medications — some can cause fatigue or sleep disturbances as a side effect
- Poor sleep cycles — disrupted sleep can compound physical exhaustion significantly
- The emotional weight of managing epilepsy day to day

It's worth bringing this up with your doctor, especially if it feels worse than usual or is affecting daily tasks like showering. They may be able to adjust your treatment plan or suggest complementary approaches like gentle yoga or breathing exercises to help restore some energy.

Be kind to yourself today. Rest when your body is asking for it — that's not giving up, that's listening.

September 8
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Good Morning. That Was A Very Good Question For Quinn

1 day ago
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Quinn, I forget if I asked if you were ever checked for spinal stenosis, because EVERYTHING that you are describing is representative of spinal stenosis?

2 days ago

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