AWAKE.........

It's taken me a day of crying and plucking up courage to come on and say.......

I HAD ANOTHER FALL. Was walking to the park with my parents and the dog and I just went :-( sat there flat on the ground, grazed knee, arm and hands :-( So bloody embarrassing. What is it with me and falling over :-( is there a point at which you have to admit you need something to steady yourself when walking :-( but I'm only 43 :-( I should be able to walk without stumbling and falling over :-( 

I just feel so pathetic and silly :-( 

Hope everyone else had a slighter better day! Xxxx

Oh LondonLass  that's pooh! Good thing is, at least you weren't severely hurt  (although pride obviously counts...) 

Not so long ago, I fell out of a taxi at Euston station in front of lots of people - my knees just went! I ended up sprawling on the pavement - I think everyone thought I was smashed but I don't drink so I didn't even have that excuse!

I get weak and wobbly at times and do tend to turn my ankles or fall off kerbs etc - don't know what it is but it's bloody annoying!

I would say  - it's better to have something to steady yourself with than fall flat on your face and risk hurting something badly! I know it feels like some sort of defeat, but hey, maybe this is part of your new normal, and that's how it has to be! Not something we want to admit to, but sometimes we have to adapt to changes or become too afraid of doing things for the fear of them getting the better of us and end up not enjoying life as much as we could! 

Big hugs to you lovely lady!

Oh Sal, hope you're ok now and as you would say don't be embarrassed. Just a thought, maybe you have an inner ear problem as this can give you balance issues. I know, another apt to get checked but might be worth it.

Pathetic and silly?? Don't be daft but I bet anyone who saw you did laugh but they should be careful... my late husband laughed at someone falling on ice then 10 mins later he did the same and broke his leg!

You look after yourself.

xx

LondonLass, so sorry to hear about your fall. It is not only embarrassing, but a nasty shock too. Glad you were not seriously hurt.

I had a couple of nasty falls a few years ago, and now walk with a stick.Admittedly I am older than you, but the security it brings outweighs the embarrassment and irritation of the wretched thing always falling over when I'm shopping etc. I also have to endure stupid remarks e.eg 'are you going hiking? ' etc .

I think it is the cumulative effect of all the medication.

Take care xxxxxxx

OhLondonLass...bless you!!

Agree with Weeblemum actually...but I do understand you with your age,I really do,

...try Sketchers shoes!!(other shoes are available)I went to the big shop in Brum a month ago.The Sale was on and I kitted myself out with 4 pairs!!I have never had them off my feet!,,and the FIRST THING I noticed,was that I didn’t have to keep watching my feet!!xxxxxxxxxxxXon’t be afraid ro say anything..you shouldnt have taken all day to get the courage...here I go,am feeling like crying for you....xxxx(((((Hugs)))) xxx(the shop measures you feet etc and advise you to have a pair half a size smaller....)

Hi LondonLass pathetic and silly!!  I don't think so xxx. Strong kind and determined xxx

Any one can fall over. I managed to fall a few years ago one very stressful day my daughter wouldn't go in high school  and I was rushing between school and my car she was sat in .I managed to trip over a stupid sticky up metal thing the school gate went into .Luckily it was a side gate but a lot of high school children saw. Can you imagine .Really hurt myself xxx. So glad you're ok you must do whatever you need to help you though I know it's hard xxx

Awwwww Thanks Ladies, can always rely on you all for support and advice! I think the issue is less about balance and more about the feeling in my feet. I suffered with PN wh having chemo and it's left me with long term issues! The numbness in my feet means I am REALLY unsteady on uneven ground :-) Which I suppose is most of the ground these days :-( 

Its just RUBBISH xxx

Oh LondonLass , I'm sorry you've had another fall. You're right, it is embarrassing. But on here, we do understand, so pleeeeeeeezzzzz don't stay away!!

Massive squishy hugs, just for you!!

Dear LondonLass,

Ask your GP to check your blood levels of Vitamin B12, as that if it’s really low, can affect neuropathy. Boosting that might well help your feet improve. 

I know it’s embarrassing falling, (I’m a clumsy oaf and can fall while I haven’t your excuse!) and really hope you’ve hurt nothing much apart from your pride. But while this is happening, having a walking stick can tell other people to take care around you, if nothing else. 

Sending gentle hugs xxx

Oh Sal, have just read your post. It must be awful to feel that you can’t trust your own feet! Sketchers are great and I live in mine, but a stick is a great addition too and adds a real confidence. My sis in law has one and she is young too, but once she got used to hers, she wouldn’t go out without it. You can get some great sticks too! I hope you are okay and not too hurt. I grazed my elbows falling down the stairs a few years ago and realised why children cry so much when they fall over! It hurts like hell!!! On the emotional side, it will have brought you down, so jump back up there and make us all laugh! We need you!

I couldn’t resist this, sorry! Xxx