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Feel I'm drunk all the time but not been

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carol67142
carol67142

I feel drunk and can't go anywhere as I fear I'm going to fall over

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  • gill63793
    gill63793 carol67142

    Posted

    Hi carol I have the same problem ,do you get it at home ? Or just while you are out    
    • carol67142
      carol67142 gill63793

      Posted

      It didn't matter where I am it's with me 24/7 I feel sick all the time 
  • carol67142
    carol67142

    Posted

    Both I just can't shake it off 
  • gill63793
    gill63793 carol67142

    Posted

    Hi it is so debilitating ,you can't get on with normal day to day living. I am supposed to do balance tests every day but they also make me feel more dizzy grrrr.

    the worst is washing up or shopping in a supermarket. 

    • carol67142
      carol67142 gill63793

      Posted

      Been like this for over a week now trying to get in to see doctors dreading going back to work
  • gill63793
    gill63793 carol67142

    Posted

    Hope you have a good doctor who can help you. I could not go to work the way I am. Have you tried relaxation ,the more we worry about it and get uptight the worse it is. How are you when you are sitting down. I am fine it's only standing still :-(
    • applecumble
      applecumble gill63793

      Posted

      I have had this problem for a few years now and it hampers my life.  I can't go for a walk and like you it's worse when I'm tired or stressed and when I'm in the supermarket.  It becomes worse when I've walked for a little while and I have to use a spermarket trolley for support.  Please let me know if you have found anything that helps, Thank you!

  • carol67142
    carol67142

    Posted

    I'm ok when sitting down it's when I try to stand it takes me a while as it feels like my head is spinningspinning
  • Amushka
    Amushka carol67142

    Posted

    It is difficult, I know from personal experience. try and get to see your GP - there are some exercises which are recommended, and a range of medications which may help depending on what the diagnosis is. There seems to be a few things with similar symptoms on the surface initially. I hope you find answers soon!
  • Guest
    Guest carol67142

    Posted

    are u sure u got no inner ear problem? as this causes it
  • suekey
    suekey carol67142

    Posted

    Hi Carol.

    I know how you feel. You can read my post with all my symptoms under "dizzy and feeling like crap."  Oh yes, I find shopping a real challenge. I walk like Charlie Chaplin and I'm sure people think I am intoxicated. I try to not go out in public as I am very unsteady on my feet.

  • gill63793
    gill63793 carol67142

    Posted

    Well at least you made me laugh I also walk like Charlie Chaplin x
  • Amushka
    Amushka carol67142

    Posted

    I've been told I walk like I'm drunk. I've also had checkout operators in supermarkets give me some very odd looks (I'm a menace in the supermarket, it's so disorienting!).

    I must walk about twice as far as I need to with the weaving about!

    • applecumble
      applecumble Amushka

      Posted

      I feel exactly the same Amushka and it is great to see the humour in your message but I know what you are going through - it is very disconcerting and I am terrified I fall over.  Have you been able to get a solution?
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