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Henderson, NV

When getting up after sitting awhile I feel as if my balance is off and takes a minute before it I can take that first step. Does anyone else have this issue?

April 30, 2019
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Many community members responded to the question about balance issues after sitting, with nearly everyone confirming they experience the same... Read more

Many community members responded to the question about balance issues after sitting, with nearly everyone confirming they experience the same scary, unsteady feeling when first standing up. Several members shared helpful strategies like wearing compression socks, rotating ankles before rising, moving slowly from lying to sitting to standing, and squeezing leg muscles to get blood flowing faster to the brain. A recurring theme was that the dizziness seems linked to blood flow and is worse at night or on harder days, with many members urging caution to avoid falls.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes i lose balance alot

May 3, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep, last month I passed out, fell and fractured a vertebrae. Now, before I get up, I stretch out my legs in front of me and rotate my ankles, just trying to get the blood flowing first. Especially a good idea for older folks, or those with low blood pressure, or those taking beta blockers.

May 2, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yep.

April 30, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I have that. My OT and physio said to stand up slower to prevent chance of a fall

April 30, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes i do from time to time & lose my balance and wobble for no reason 💩 hope your ok ❤️😀x x

April 30, 2019

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