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Balance issues!

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ksills04
ksills04

Hello!

I’ve had issues with my balance for a few years now, but never this bad. Before, it was mostly going up and down stairs, but I was careful, and didn’t have any issues. In July, I took a bad fall- cut my chin open, and ended up being off work most of the summer with BPPV as a diagnosis. When I fell, things were spinning, like I couldn’t get my footing at all. I was feeling better, but still having issues. I’ll be walking along, and I’ll get stopped right in my tracks- like I just can’t move. It’s not vertigo- more of a lightheaded/can’t move bc I feel like I’ll fall feeling- it’s awful! I also have trouble when walking turning a corner- usually have to hang onto something. I’m 31, and this is embarrassing to deal with. I feel like my life is being slowly taken away from me. When I’m tired it takes everything for me to just stand up, let alone walk too far- very frustrating. I had VNG/ENG testing done a few weeks ago, and I see the ENT specialist next month. I also have been to physio, who tell me I no longer have vertigo. I agree, but I definitely feel like this is vestibular! Feedback from people who are going through something similar/know someone who is going through it,  would be so much appreciated!

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  • Soni9
    Soni9 ksills04

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    Hello i too have trouble when i turn . I am unsteady and feel that i would fall. Many times i get dizzy , lose balance and fall.
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