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Pickering, ON

My ankles randomly give out, once so bad I rolled my ankle and sprained it. I randomly drop things out my hands too. Can anyone relate?

March 9, 2018
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Members connected over shared experiences of ankles giving out and frequently dropping things, with many describing falls, sprains, and a... Read more

Members connected over shared experiences of ankles giving out and frequently dropping things, with many describing falls, sprains, and a growing fear of going out alone due to sudden joint instability. Several members offered practical strategies, including switching to plastic dishes to avoid breakage, supplementing with magnesium, vitamin D, and omega-3, and focusing extra attention on grip and balance to prevent accidents. A recurring theme was frustration mixed with humor about the daily challenge of picking things up when bending hurts, alongside concern that worsening symptoms may be linked to nerve damage or brain fog.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I used to do that. Dropping things, clumsy. But Taking magnesium & vitamin D & Omega 3 fixed that for me.

March 9, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had similar experiences, my knees will randomly give out on occasion but I am usually able to avoid falling. As for the hands that is a daily instance for me. I have trouble using my hands and have to focus on what I'm doing to make sure I don't drop anything. I have heard from others that this could be from nerve damage but I'm unsure whether or not it is related to fibromyalgia. It can be irritating though, especially when in a public setting and you drop your glass randomly(this has happened to me a couple times).

March 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had a few falls recently as my left knee keeps going and I hit the floor! It has happened inside but also outside and it's at stage where I am afraid to go out on my own!

March 10, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sometimes my legs and ankles feel weak and unstable. I drop things a lot now, also.

March 10, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I drop things far more frequently now than I ever did in the past. It is a little crazy making to have to pick things up all the time, because that hurts. You aren't alone.

March 9, 2018

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