Alcoholism, Addiction and Recovery For all addiction topics, including alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions.


advertisement
 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-07-2018, 02:19 PM #1
riptide53 riptide53 is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 1
5 yr Member
riptide53 riptide53 is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 1
5 yr Member
Default recovery challenges

Hello- I've been in alcoholism recovery now for seven years and have been subject to falling even prior to recovery. I've really injured myself, lots of fractures that are activity limiting.there are two diagnoses involved vestibular dysfunction and cerebellar atrophy. Has anyone had these diagnoses and have you been given any way to counteract these and the falls that occur? Anxious to hear any replies. Thanks for the input.
riptide53 is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
eva5667faliure (04-15-2018)

advertisement
Old 04-07-2018, 06:14 PM #2
kiwi33's Avatar
kiwi33 kiwi33 is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sydney, Australia.
Posts: 3,093
8 yr Member
kiwi33 kiwi33 is offline
Grand Magnate
kiwi33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Sydney, Australia.
Posts: 3,093
8 yr Member
Default

Welcome to NeuroTalk .

I have never experienced falling before or after my recovery from alcohol abuse.

It might help if you got your doctor to refer you to a vestibular specialist and/or a neurologist; both should be able to help.

Best wishes.
__________________
Knowledge is power.
kiwi33 is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
eva5667faliure (04-15-2018)
Old 04-07-2018, 08:25 PM #3
Icehouse's Avatar
Icehouse Icehouse is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 659
10 yr Member
Icehouse Icehouse is offline
Member
Icehouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 659
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by riptide53 View Post
Has anyone had these diagnoses and have you been given any way to counteract these and the falls that occur? Anxious to hear any replies. Thanks for the input.
Hi! I have not been "diagnosed" but I am currently in PT for balance issues that resulted in degeneration of the cerebellum from alcoholic neuropathy.

Daily regime of balance exercises, daily benfotiamine and NO alcohol for over 6.5 years has helped me quite a bit.
Icehouse is offline  
"Thanks for this!" says:
eva5667faliure (04-15-2018)
 

Tags
atrophy, cerebellar, diagnoses, hello-, recovery

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Challenges in Accessability following ABI thedude58 Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome 0 09-23-2014 01:05 PM
December Challenges Addy Survivors of Suicide 8 12-13-2012 01:26 PM
Anyone with Sleep Irregularity Challenges? NeuroNixed Craig Multiple Sclerosis 18 06-13-2010 08:35 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:38 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.