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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (4297)Comment receiving replies
@lioness
I walked 3600 steps Friday before I weirded out & 1100 steps today, not far but as the physical therapist says “any movement is better than none.” Today I probably spent more time on the ground than walking. I had to have a blood test Friday and today and the lab technician walked me to my car because my balance was so bad. I explained to him that my balance was always bad and I’m always falling but he insisted. I wish the pretty blonde had walked me out instead of the guy, I’ll wait for the girl next time in case I am wobbly of course with my luck she’ll probably go get the guy and have him walk me out again.
Jake
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@jakedduck1.. Be careful Jake, if you fall, the guy may have to give you mouth to mouth, oh, I get it, that's why you want the young blonde to walk you out!!
@jakeduck1 Since my surgery i use a walker, so if you are off balance it would help or you could use Sue's suggestion. I don't need the walker inside the house, but if you are off balance in the house a walker is great.
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@jakedduck1 Hi Leonard - do you use any walking aids to help? When I had long-term vertigo, I walked with 2 hiking poles & cut my number of falls by a lot. I also figured out they gave me a bit of upper body workout, so I usually use them once or twice a week on my daily walks - will begin again when my thumb is stronger.
Please take care, falls can be very dangerous.
Sue