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Dropping, spilling, walking into stuff!

February 22, 2017
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Members enthusiastically validated someone asking whether their sudden clumsiness, dropping things, spilling, and walking into objects was... Read more

Members enthusiastically validated someone asking whether their sudden clumsiness, dropping things, spilling, and walking into objects was related to fibromyalgia, with nearly everyone sharing that they experience the exact same symptoms. Several members described the strange sensation of their grip suddenly giving out without warning, leading to dropped dishes, spilled drinks, and broken items, while others mentioned frequent falls and bumping into things they thought might be depth perception issues but turned out to be cognitive or muscle-related. A recurring theme was the relief of knowing they weren't alone in these frustrating symptoms and the humor members found in calling it their good excuse for being klutzy.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you ladies, I really appreciate all of your replies.. again it's just comforting to know that I'm not alone in these weird & wonderful symptoms. Xx

February 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I too have these same symptoms and it can be so frustrating. I've been walking into things as far back as i can remember (at least a decade) and I always thought I had depth perception issues. I've had eye exams to rule anything like that out so I'm assuming it's cognitive. Some people, like myself, have problems with their connective tissues and muscle weakness - I drop things ALL the time. I've broke dishes in the middle of washing them because I can't get a physical grip on objects anymore. I believe there may be an association with fibro, but obviously I am not a doctor (lol). You're not alone, dear. :-)

February 22, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I drop things without warning - very strange feeling. It is like my gripping muscles suddenly quit working. And I have also become more of a klutz and running into things

February 24, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Well glad to see I'm not alone, I thought there was something wrong with my perception and my grip.

February 23, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

My husband has always thought I am the biggest klutz ever,now I tell him I have a good excuse!

February 23, 2017

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