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Falling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Nov 19, 2025 | Replies (282)Comment receiving replies
@SusanEllen66 yes I’ve been doing so much research I’m going crazy and overwhelmed by everything I’ve read. I don’t get my tests results back until July 8 when I follow up with my neurologist. I don’t know what I will do if all the tests come back negative. My balance is a little better but I’ve had to pay closer attention to how I walk, get up from sitting position and sitting down. Tell me more about the movement specialist if you don’t mind. I’m still learning how to use this website. It’s not exactly user friendly, lol 😂. So I take many screenshots just in case I can’t get back to what I was reading. If I need to, I will suggest it to my doctor. I feel like a lab rat if you will with all these tests. Thank you so much for responding. I’m so glad this platform has been getting so many responses. 👍 Looking forward to hearing from you 🤗
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@txnldy26yahoo I was sent to a neurologist who specializes in movement because I started having tremors. That is in addition to my “drunk like” walking, so I’m having all kinds “fun”.
The doc tested my balance, the direction path of my eyes, how fast or slowly I could clap my hands…etc.
I also have double vision, and was sent to both a Neuro ophthalmologist and Neuro optometrist for glasses with prisms.
So, bottom line for me is, FND or functional neurologic disorder.
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I empathize with you. I had one of my episodes just 2 days ago when I had a hard fall while working in the yard. In my case, while walking I suddenly lose control of my legs and they get a mind of their own. I usually speed up and have very little directional control. It ends only when I fall or get close enough to grab something to steady myself. It passes quickly and I am fine (although a little wobbly), It does not involve any vertigo or dizziness and comes on with very little warning.
I have had a neurologist for several years and he has no clue as to the cause. Due to other problems I have been through all of the neurological tests (EMG's, brain MRI's, EEG's, etc), mainly to rule out ALS and other possible issues. The only things that have been identified is cerebral microvascular disease and lacunar strokes, but he doesn't think these are related to my falls. My cardiologist has ruled out and cardio related causes.
It is frustrating and has been happening for about three years (I'm 68). I am concerned since it seems as they are happening more frequently. I am fortunate that I haven't been seriously injured yet, with only one fall requiring an ambulance to the hospital, but it is only a matter of time. I have just missed falling into a firepit, I have fallen over a wall, just missed falling into a pile of sharp rocks, and this last time just missed striking my head on a large rock (I was home alone at the time and this could have been fatal).
I went through vestibular therapy and this has helped with gait and balance issues but does nothing to prevent these episodes. It is frustrating and scary!