Do you have trouble walking?

[jamiegross]

Does anyone else feel like they could use new shock absorbers in their hips/pelvis?

YES!!! its so uncomfortable in my hips when i walk, i can't stand it.. i didn't notice this issue till three weeks ago right after i had botox.. i wonder why this would cause me to gain this sensation?

ughh

[Griff522]

I too would love to have a shock absorber system for the hips.....we should patent that idea!
I like to wear flip flops in the Summer but have found that I need more cushioning as my feet are beginning to complain often at the lack of cushioning...oh dear does it ever end the effects of PN!!! Maybe its my bunion after many years of too high heels but I dont think so.
I am about to invest in a pair of Fit Flops to see if they help...has anyone tried them?
When I wear wedge sandals I feel so much better with a little height, mind you I am already tall enough so I dont need the height as I seem to be towering over people around me.... I have noticed that many people ask me to reach up to do certain tasks that they cannot reach though.....!!!!

I too am a flip flop wearing gal and I bought a pair of fit flops a couple of years ago before all the cute designs came out so they are rather generic looking but extremely comfortable. Lots of cushioning!

Lernica, have you ever had your lower spine and sacrum checked out? I belong to a PN group on facebook and many of the people on there have issues with their lower back. You can check out the group if you have a Facebook account.

[Lernica]

Lernica, have you ever had your lower spine and sacrum checked out? I belong to a PN group on facebook and many of the people on there have issues with their lower back.

Griff, an MRI of my lower back was negative for disc involvement or any other pathology.

[MsRivers]

Walking doesn't seem to increase my rectal (pn) pain, it does increase my heel and foot pain. I can only stand and walk for brief time periods.

[Celeste]

Walking doesn't seem to increase my rectal (pn) pain, it does increase my heel and foot pain. I can only stand and walk for brief time periods.

Do you have proper arch supports in your shoes? Just wondering because fallen arches are a tremendous cause of foot and heel pain.

[MsRivers]

No. Actually, I'm wearing Sketcher sandals. I tired of wearing tennis shoes and switched to the sandals. My feet hurt regarless of what I wear. They do tend to feel better with tennis shoes with inserts and arch supports. A podiatrist I saw x-rayed my feet, saw nothing of concern. What he did say is that he thought my heel pain was related to my pelvic surgery. This was the first doctor that validated my concerns for the surgery. He is an extremely caring doctor whom listened to my complete medical history and concluded the surgery was causing the foot pain.