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Having trouble keeping your balance?
Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 28, 2022 | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
Hi everyone .... I usually hang out at the Anxiety and Depression Board, but I felt this was a more appropriate place for my question. I take 2 meds. which can cause balance problems. Also, about a year ago, I started to really have to be careful, or I'd lose my balance and fall. Also, when I told my doctor that I had taken a nasty fall about the same time, and had a concussion .... he told me I was "mighty lucky it wasn't worse." Since then, I really have to be careful. I've gotten myself one of the Greatcall things for around my neck in case I fall and really hurt myself. Could a fall like this, on concrete, have done something in my head to cause the increase in balance problems? Any input you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
abby
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Hi, @amberpep . You said you had a bad fall recently and got a concussion. Did a doctor confirm the concussion and give you any specific instructions? I, too, can get dizzy when I’m out walking. But I make sure I take precautions: wearing shoes with good soles, using a cane when necessary, and just staying home if the weather isn’t great. I’d like to walk in an indoor mall, but there aren’t any here. Have you been on the two medications for awhile? Did they cause any problems before the fall? You might want to ask your doctor about a re-evaluation of your balance or maybe a referral to physical therapy.
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Hi,
I don’t have any balance issues or get dizzy but my gym classes incorporate balance exercises into all the classes. If we are able to keep our core strong and exercise regularly chances are we won’t suffer any falls. As for falling on the concrete and hitting your head. The only thing I know is if there was damage to the vestibular system that could throw your balance off. Whether this is temporary or permanent only a doctor could give you that answer.
I too am careful even though my balance is great. Not taking any unnecessary chances. The key to good balance is strength in your core. I am a firm believer in this. The only way to keep your core strong is to exercise routinely and faithfully. And everyone, please stretch those limbs every single day so you can have more flexibility. Once you start a routine, it will be like brushing your teeth and you won’t forget to do it....and if you do forget you’ll miss it and feel it.
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Hi @amberpep - you may have noticed I moved your post to this discussion that @johnbishop started called "Having trouble keeping your balance" so that you can connect with others who have had similar experiences. Simply click VIEW & REPLY in your email notification to get to your post.
I'm thinking perhaps members like @johnbishop @peggi @sapphira @bookysue @imallears @dorisena @helenr and others in this discussion may have some thoughts on the dizziness and balance problems you've experienced and may have some thoughts on whether your concussion from a fall may have contributed to the balance challenges.
Has your doctor weighed in on whether the fall on concrete, hitting your head, may have contributed to balance problems, amberpep? If so, what did your doctor say about that?