I do okay around the house usually. It's shoes and unfamiliar terrain that "trip me up". When I almost fell while in my closet I was on carpeted floor and it made me even more unsteady.

Around the house I usually have socks on. The flooring is wood so it's flat and even. The bedrooms all have carpet and I don't do well on carpet.

If I could go out in just my socks (no shoes) I think I'd be much steadier. Probably get a few strange looks but at least I'd be upright!

I got a pair of very lightweight slip on shoes (Skectchers Go Walk) thinking that would help but they're just like any of the other shoes I've tried.... anything on my feet (other than socks) just messes up my balance.

I've fallen all too many times. Backwards, forwards, sideways, off of stepstools, on ice, indoors, outdoors, on stairs. It's one reason I use a wheelchair even though I "can" walk (I can't walk very far and there are times when can I hardly walk at all).

I try very hard not to fall. I've had too many broken bones and don't want any more.

A surface can suddenly get "slippery" on me. Actually its a sudden loss of muscle control on my part but for a long time I blamed the floor or whatever it was I fell on. I usually go down so fast that there's no time to grab hold of anything.

Shoes that provide enough support are essential.

Staying rested and not allowing myself to think about too many things at once--those are important too.

Making sure I can see and hear as well as possible is also a big help.

I try not to go out when it's icy out or too cold or too hot, and if I do have to go out at those times, I am very very careful.

Hey there

I like to think that I have learned to 'fall with style'

I have landed in gardens, from the top to the base of a marble staircase, on my knees in the main street of my country town, in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in Sydney, in front of my students and colleagues at work....but, I didn't cry, I didn't flash my knickers and I was lucky enough to be able to pull myself up - sometimes with the help of others, laugh (to avoid crying from twisted muscles and skinned knees) and continue on my merry way.

As others have said - I have learned to 'fold up' and go with it, or the outcome could have been much worse.

Topamax worked for me - although I stopped taking it a couple of months ago.

I hope this improves for you - I know I have done enough damage twisting my pelvis and putting my shoulder out - I hope you re ok and remain that way

Good luck and love

I am a "certified floor inspector" I fall about once a day, at minimum. Some days I fall so often my husband orders me to stay put, as he tired or sore from helping me up.

Inform your doctor since this is new. {if you have a PT} Have your PT person teach how to fall safely (yes, there a technique). Sort of tuck and roll maneuver.

and... hope this is something minor like allergy causing some inner ear goofy-ness and it all goes away fast.