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June 23, 2021
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Many community members responded with relief and humor to the question about clumsiness, sharing that bumping into things and getting... Read more

Many community members responded with relief and humor to the question about clumsiness, sharing that bumping into things and getting unexplained bruises is a very common experience. Several members offered helpful tips, like pausing after changing positions to 'let the sand settle' before moving, slowing down, and focusing on walking rather than multitasking. A recurring theme was that medications can also contribute to bruising, and doing a little detective work to connect symptoms with possible causes can make a real difference.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank u everyone for your replies. U all have been very helpful and im very greatful 😘👏

June 24, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh lord, yes I remind myself of my oldest son, Andrew, when he was toddling along walking. He would get so fast,and couldn't walk or run a straight line to save his life, lol. Mom started putting a football helmet on him, because he had banged his head on so many things, lol.
Now, here I am, and if I get in the least bit of a hurry, I am off kilter, and will generally run into the door facing with my arm or hip. One part of me says it's be bigger now, and I have'nt allowed tor more room for more body. another part of me says, slow down, or they are going to give you thaat helmet, lol
It can be scary and a bit confusing at times. Just remember, when moving from a lying to sitting or from sitting to standing, you always want to allow yoursef a few minutes to adjust to your new position before moving. (For instance, if you were sitting on the couch, you would stand up......wait a little bit -let the sand setttle- is what I call it, lol,.) then, after a little bit, start out slowly.
We have to learn to move at our own speed, and let everybody else do what they need to do. I also find that when I'm standing or walking, it's best if I focus on that, instead of multi tasking on other stuff in my brain.....as my daddy used to say, I can't chew bubble gum and walk down the street at the same time, .lol

June 23, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

You are not the only one! I'm known to bump into things. I forget it and then when the bruise comes up, I can't remember what happened, or how I got it. If I get up too fast I can lose my balance and on occasion, fall. I bump into walls. I'm, in general, clumsy!

June 23, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm constantly taking out my shoulders on door casings because I cut the corner too quick

July 7, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I know, right?!! furniture likes to jump out at me too. I have so many bruises on my legs, I look like I've been playing out in the yard, lol

June 28, 2021

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