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DiscussionFalling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?
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Falling is really a shock, isn’t it? All of a sudden our dependable body isn’t as stable as it used to be. I’ve had that happen so I can really understand how this has you rattled. And being so young, this certainly isn’t a normal feeling. It’s good you’re seeking medical attention but obviously frustrating not to have answers. I have a bunch of questions to ask you.
Has your lifestyle changed prior to your falling episodes? Do you sit more and exercise less?
When you say you’re falling a lot, what are you doing at the time? Do you find yourself tripping on things because your feet don’t come off the ground high enough?
Do you feel unstable just walking around in general?
Do you feel dizzy at any point of your day?
I went though a period after an illness had me sidelined in bed for a great deal of time. My core strength deteriorated and affected my balance. I didn’t know this was the cause at the time. But as I regained my health and energy I was shocked to find I felt frail! I’d trip, lose my balance and often felt like falling. It was the most disconcerting feeling and isn’t always an age related issue.
My doctor recommended working with a physical therapist. That was the best thing!! She caught the issue within the first 5 minutes of evaluating me!
Ok, this is just an idea, not a diagnosis or treatment. But one simple way to test to see if you have balance issues.
Let’s try an experiment with your balance. Stand in front of a kitchen/bathroom counter or table. Hover your hands over the top so you know where the counter edge is for support but don’t hold onto it.
Now, close your eyes and stand there. Lift one foot off the floor just a little ways. Do you instantly feel like you’re going to tip over?
Switch feet and try again. That might reveal a great deal about your balance.
It was a wake up call for me! I’ve never had balance issues before but I instantly had to grab the rail in front of me when I was with the PT. I would have toppled over! Simple exercises corrected the problem in a week
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/core-exercises/art-20044751
When you were evaluated did any of the doctors check your balance?
You saw a ENT and no inner ear issues?
Just watched a you tube video about Ataxia which my brother was just diagnosed. Falling, stomach issues tilted head…
Hello @venusmymuse and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see how you may be frustrated with both your symptoms and lack of understanding as to why you are falling.
When did this start for you? Did anything else come about at the same time as this falling?