A member asked:

Ive been walking with a small limp, though ive had it checked, with no signs of damage or pain, im wondering if it's just psychological or something?

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Walking with a limp?: If you have had a complete physical exam and your physicians have ruled out a physical cause, I would ask what might have been happening in your life in the months before the symptom started. Any sudden change is the result of something...we can sometimes have physical symptoms caused by psychological distress. Can you see a psychologist for assessment?

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Your limp can be: an old habit or have some other psychological cause. Since medical issues have been ruled out, consider seeing a clinical psychologist if the limp interferes w/your functioning, comfort level, or social interaction. Sometimes we find ourselves doing such things for attention or to feel special. Peace and good health.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Does this get you: more attention? Sounds like there are no physical reasons for limping, so tune into yourself and ask what feelings do I have when I walk? What kind of attention to you get? Do you feel better (relieved? supported? less anxious?) when this happens? Try walking without a limp and see what's psychologically different. A mental health pro can take it from here.

Answered 11/28/2017

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