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Fredericton, NB

Sometimes i feel like I'm going to fall down. Even in the pool its a problem. I'be been off my lyrica since April so I don't think it's that. Anyone else?

October 28, 2015 (edited)
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Members validated concerns about balance problems being common in fibromyalgia, with many describing feeling unsteady, walking as if drunk,... Read more

Members validated concerns about balance problems being common in fibromyalgia, with many describing feeling unsteady, walking as if drunk, and experiencing falls or difficulty even in water. Several members shared practical strategies they use to stay safe, including using a walker or cane when leaving the house, trying Ba Gua Circle Walking (a gentle Chi Gong practice), and accepting that some days are simply worse than others. A recurring theme was the unpredictability of balance issues and the importance of finding adaptive tools and techniques to maintain mobility and independence.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member She wouldn't still be having side effects from it now. @A MyFibroTeam Member Balance issues are a known factor in falls if you have Fibro,

November 19, 2015
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@A MyFibroTeam Member
Here's more about Ba Gua Circle Walking.
http://www.energyarts.com/bagua-circle-walking

November 4, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

All the time, Michele. Not much we can do about it, it is common among Fibro sufferers.

October 31, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Awful balance. Fall and run into things. Going to try Bau Gau, a Chi Gong walking practice. Heard it's very helpful for balance. It is not intense exercise, low exertion.

October 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Some days my balance is way off and I don't know why

October 29, 2015

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