Off Balance - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

duttin · 06-05-2006, 07:54 AM

Does any of ya feel off balance.Its getting really bad.If I am walking its like I want to fall to the right.I can be standing and have to catch my self,because I'm losing my balance.I have even lost my balance sitting in a chair.I know I have been busy trying to get yard work done and remodel the house,don't know if it has anything to do with it.Any in sight would be helpful.My family wants me to call the neuro,but I see him on friday.
Toni

StephanieAnne · 06-05-2006, 11:49 AM

Frequently I am always grabbing walls to steady myself, and I can't make moves that I used to, ya know like grabbing something from behind as you are turning in a diffrerent direction. Balance is very important especially as we age, and here is a trick or a exercise that I do, stand, and lift your foot, bending your knee, without holding on to anything and see how long you can balance like that. It helps to control some balance issues for me, but not all of them, and that is the frustrating problem.

duttin · 06-05-2006, 07:02 PM

StephanieAnne,

I tried that standing on one leg with knee bent,not a pretty site,glad I'm home alone.My balance is terrible in the dark.In the last week I have managed to fall 4 times ,not thinking and putting my weight on one leg or the other.Your right it is frustrating.
Toni

lilc · 06-06-2006, 04:29 AM

My balance is pretty bad. It is worse on the days I am dizzy. I run into walls and furniture quite often. And I NEVER wear heels, too dangerous...

Kymtnms · 06-06-2006, 05:42 AM

Toni

This is my most worrisome symptom! It won't go away, it does lessen up some days but never gets completely better. Can't drive because of it. I find myself grabbing things while sitting because I have sense of falling and I do fall from time to time when standing. That's how I hurt my shoulder and ended up in therapy.

My neuro said there wasn't much they could do for balance problems unless it was dizziness, which mine isn't. I don't have a spinning sensation, just off balance. I've also noticed even when I'm on the computer I sit with my body turned to the right instead of straight ahead because when sitting straight ahead it makes the balance worse. Let me know if your neuro tells you anything that will help.
Lynne