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Falling forward

Posted by Rob @robseverson, Sep 21, 2017

I just walked my dog and had the same issue: falling forward. Sometimes it seem like I can't stop, have fallen once and came close several times. When I stop I start to fall forward too. I am in a balance therapy program but would like to know if others have experience this. I seem to list forward a lot. Just got a pacemaker but that didn't seem to help

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farmer0233 | @farmer0233 | Sep 13, 2022
In reply to @sueinmn "Wlecome to Mayo Connect, where we can offer you suggestions and encouragement, but not a diagnosis...." + (show)
@sueinmn

Wlecome to Mayo Connect, where we can offer you suggestions and encouragement, but not a diagnosis.
Your two posts make me think you should "dig your toes in" and insist on seeing a neurologist. I am particularly thinking that because of your description of needing to pause & think before you move, which really indicates there may be an issue of your brain-nerve-muscle connection.

Do you think you can convince your primary? Or can you refer yourself?
Sue

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I think you are right, might be a drug reaction. I had muscle spasms and my back pain. I have been going to the gym for years. Covid, everything shut down. I can't work out with a mask. I started my stretches and bike, My back pain and muscle spasms are gone. Having a hard time getting more muscle strength.

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kimbc1 | @kimbc1 | Oct 14, 2023
In reply to @robseverson "My PT is working on the falling forward thing with exercises. That is why I went..." + (show)
@robseverson

My PT is working on the falling forward thing with exercises. That is why I went to her
I'm looking for others with similar symptoms that may shed more light on this
It's not dizziness I'm not spinning, just holding myself up so I on't fall face down

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This is me. I feel like my toes don't hold me up and many times feel like I'm falling forward brushing my teeth, I did crush my hip but no problems after surgery, this started a couple of months post op!

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