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10-19-2014, 12:38 PM | #1 | |||
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I have been having the hardest time this weekend with my balance.
I have almost fallen several times and have the pulled muscles to prove it! If I could just fall without desperately trying not to or to catch ahold of something I would probably be less injured! I was standing in my closet putting a small box up on the top shelf and I just started falling backwards. There were clothes hangin behind me and also a row of boxes and other stuff so I wouldn't have fallen to the floor....just into whatever was behind me. But I tried to catch myself and have a sore upper back to show for it. The other time I almost fell was in the living room.....standing on a perfectly flat floor (no carpet). I could feel myself leaning to the right and before I knew it I was tipping right over! I looked like the Flying Nun with both my arms outstretched trying to regain my balance.....weaving all around! I didn't fall but it probably would have hurt less than me contorting myself into all sorts of shapes to keep from going down! I guess it's just human nature to try and prevent yourself from falling. It's inevitable......I will fall but the question is when and where?
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10-19-2014, 01:02 PM | #2 | |||
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Oh heck! I have been falling since I was a kid. I never out grew that awkward stage
My balance sucks. My current problems is (almost) falling forward numerous times. I have learned to stay back from mountain edges/overhangs that does not have a barrier. I was trying to sit on a rock when I (almost) went forward down a mountain Showers are (sometimes) interesting. I (almost) go forward Losing balance forward is new for me. I had a follow up appointment with my Neurologist a couple of weeks ago and decided to mention my forward balance problem. His answer was yes, that is the MS (no! really!? ) As far as what to do? His answer: Be careful. Ummm, ya think
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10-19-2014, 02:29 PM | #4 | |||
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Snoopy I have an issue with falling forward but it's only when I am (trying to) walk. It almost feels like I'm being pushed.
So I try walking slower but that doesn't help. My DIL said that she thinks I'm walking better lately but I think it's just because I'm being so careful.....and slow. I tried to explain it to her.....it feels like a giant rubber band around my knees trying to keep me from taking normal steps. I finally just said "I can feel it more than you can see it" and I think that worked.
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10-19-2014, 02:51 PM | #5 | |||
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Kitty,
Your problem with falling forward is different than mine. It has been determined mine is based on changing positions (sitting to standing, standing to bending, bending to standing, ect). I can feel light headed sometimes but it's not vertigo Quote:
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10-19-2014, 03:22 PM | #6 | |||
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Snoopy, do you use any mobility aids?
I use a rollator/walker around the house and if I go anywhere that I have to walk any distance. The exception is the grocery store and I use the cart as my walker. I do have a cane but I carry it when I can't take my walker so people won't think I'm drunk!
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10-19-2014, 03:38 PM | #7 | |||
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I do have Trekking Poles that are used as a mobility aid. I do not use them all the time and never in the house.
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