@connie 72. I've fallen several times recently, but only during blackouts. However, like you, Connie, I began swaying backwards or sideways a few months ago and having to grab onto doorways, furniture or my walker to save myself from falling. Since a heart attack in July, I've got 8 or 9 new medications so my doctor thinks that may be the cause. However, I have so many other complex health conditions, who knows? Lol. I'm just at the point of accepting everything as it comes, and telling myself " it is what it is". I certainly don't want any more medications to try to control this new problem. I'm very aware of the danger involved and remain cautious and alert, always. Good luck to you in your struggle to remain vertical! Warm regards, Laurie.

Hi. I have a hip and knee problem and am always afraid of falling. I walk like I'm about to fall. Maybe I am. People probably think I'm drunk because I'm walking. I tend to start to fall backwards sometimes also. I haven't done so yet but I have fallen several times, losing my balance when I stumble across something. I keep a walker usually in the car, but sometimes I go without. That's probably not too good. I have, however, a bad knee and hip. As far as your legs turning to jelly, do you exercise? (I don't, but it probably would help me to do so. Only the last time I went swimming for exercise I came back with pain worse than before, so I won't go swimming again for a while.