Oh, I sure understand this post well.
My balance is suffering. I drop stuff everyday. I keep a picker/reacher with me on the sofa for that. (I work on my art from the downstairs sofa.)
About 2 months ago I stumbled going up the stairs. and banged myself up painfully. It took a month for the pain to quiet down. I have been using an aluminum hiking pole all this year around the house, and it helps me alot. I think I would be in worse shape from my trip up the stairs had I not had it.
I also focus on every step when using the stairs. Gone are the days for me of automatically getting around.
Ankle sprains are very painful and longlasting IMO. I hope you sought some help and advice immobilizing your injury properly.
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