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Falling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Oct 15 11:16am | Replies (201)Comment receiving replies
This started at the beginning of the year, around the same time I had this problem with my ears where this goo (I was told it was ear wax) poor out of my ears at night. I would change my shirt and cover my pillow case at least once a night. I had no major changes in my life except these things. I’ve been told they are totally unrelated to each other. Since then the ear thing has stopped although still sensitive to to sound, and I still fall. When I fall it’s hard skinning my knees or blacking my eyes.
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Oh what a frustrating and dangerous situation you are facing. You speak of skinned knees and black eyes - you could face even more injuries if it continues.
There are practices that are known as "Dizzy & Balance Centers" that work on diagnosing the reasons for dizziness and falling that have not been found in your normal care. The staff can include ENTs, neurologists, and Physical and Occupational Therapists. Perhaps you can find one in your area. They are often part of large multi-specialty practices.
For example, Mayo Clinic offers such care: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/balance-problems/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20350479
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I do not know how you will challenge the claim that the ear stuff and your dizziness are not related because they are integrally related and would be a primary first cause, in my opinion. The correlation between inner ear health and balance is irrefutable. Of course that may not be your issue. The mention of ear, flowing liquid pouring from the ear, etc. would tempt me to get a second opinion. Falling sucks! Be careful!