Mum has been in bed all today and I have to help her to the bathroom. It seems as if she cant control her legs. Its not a stroke as doc has checked for symptoms over the phone. Has anyone experienced anything like this before. When assisted she shuffles along using a zimmer frame to the bathroom. I tried the Alzheimers Helpline but all the advisors are busy. she had this the other morning but it cleared up.
Any ideas
Tim
My parent has suffered this temporarily several times, when he had the flu/cold. It also can happen with A UTI. It tended to last 2-3 days.
It is strange I know.
One thing to bear in mind that I have found , is, try to minimise the amount of time she is not walking.... rehabilitate her as soon as you can. This is because she will lose muscle strength very quickly if she does not use her legs and also, she might "forget" how to walk.
Remember how after a hip op , patients are "forced" to get up and walk the next day, for the same reason.
You can request social services help , via your GP, for getting her to the bathroom etc. Call the GP again.