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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that fibromyalgia can cause balance issues and falls, with many sharing their own experiences of sudden loss... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that fibromyalgia can cause balance issues and falls, with many sharing their own experiences of sudden loss of balance, dizziness, and vertigo, some resulting in serious injuries like broken bones. Several members recommended seeing a neurologist to rule out additional conditions like peripheral neuropathy or eye disease, and one member shared a helpful tip about head movement techniques from an eye specialist to reduce vertigo symptoms. A recurring theme was the unpredictable nature of these balance problems, the embarrassment and frustration they cause, and the importance of getting proper medical evaluation while recognizing that fibromyalgia affects the body in ways science is still working to understand.