Legs seem to be going

[john1939]

Hello all, today I took my wife to a shopping centre for a short visit. She seems to have difficulty walking now, just shuffles along, but the disturbing development was that she collapsed after walking about 100 metres.
She did not faint or pass out but seemed to have no control over her legs. This has happened before. Another symptom of the Alzheimers progression?
Regards to all.

 

[karaokePete]

The short answer is 'yes, it could be'. However, if it were me I would run that past the GP in case it's something else.

 

[Starbright]

Hello all, today I took my wife to a shopping centre for a short visit. She seems to have difficulty walking now, just shuffles along, but the disturbing development was that she collapsed after walking about 100 metres.
She did not faint or pass out but seemed to have no control over her legs. This has happened before. Another symptom of the Alzheimers progression?
Regards to all.

So sorry to hear that I agree with Karaokepete run it by the GP ....my oh loses balance and stumbles sometimes ...I’ve found it usually happens when he’s distracted and especially on our little walk to the village shop with traffic and people around. Not much help really......take care ...A

 

[Amethyst59]

My husband did it for the first time a couple of days ago. His legs seemed to turn to jelly. I thought it was because it was so hot and he was tired after a walk.

 

[Beate]

It was the beginning of the end for OH's mobility.

 

[canary]

The same thing happened to mum. She came and stayed with me and I was quite shocked that she could not walk to the end of the road.

 

[Tin]

Although my mother is a walking machine, on two occasions in the last two weeks while out, her legs have just given way and down she goes very slowly. Fortunately happened outside and people rushed to help me support her. Blood pressure has been checked.

 

[Theresalwaystomorrow]

Yes iv had had this with mum she will start by her legs just trying to move but as if her feet are stuck to the floor, then her legs go like jelly and she will say don’t let me fall don’t let me fall then ask to sit down.
Very Strange’s because she’s always been good on her feet