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Originally Posted by MSbelle
Oh yes, I have fallen quite a few times. All times but one I've been walking and tripped (I can't pick up my right foot enough). I also fell once standing at the computer. I had a leg spasm (which is normal for me) and my knee buckled... I tried to catch myself but couldn't and fell right backwards. Hurt my hand and had to take the next day off work because I need my hands for my job.
I now use a cane to walk, it took a whole bunch of falls before I finally did it though. I had a hard time becoming visibly disabled. But let me tell you, a month or so in to using a cane, I at least have confidence when walking! Prior to the cane I felt so unbalanced and scared to fall. Falling on pavement is really not cool, and heaven forbid I hit my head or something! A cane is now a necessary part of getting around.
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It's strange but a cane really doesn't help me with walking. My rolling walker is what I depend on most.
If I have to go somewhere that I can't easily take my walker (a restaurant or other close quarters) I use my cane mostly as a visual so others won't think I'm drunk. My walking is so bad and my balance is so affected that I just cannot walk two steps without tipping over!
Especially when I have to be in unfamiliar territory.....or walk on carpeted floors.......my balance is nil. Wearing shoes also affects my balance. I do so much better at home on wood floors and wearing socks. I've said several times that I wish someone would make socks that look like shoes and I'd be thrilled!
