Does FMS affect balance?

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In a message dated 4/8/2008 11:47:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

girlsaylor@... writes:

So, is this coincidental, or is it related to fibro? My spouse makes

not too nice comments about me being so clumsy, and dropping things,

without reason.

I have the same thing, off and on..Sometimes worse than others...Sometimes

my balance feels way off, like I am walking crooked and almost have to hold

onto things...Not necessarily dizzy, just uncoordinated or something...

I also have sinus problems so I didn't know what to attribute it to..

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I have alot of trouble with my balance and 99% of the time when I am out of the

house you will see me with a cane. I tend to lose my balance always to the

right, which is the side that I have the nerve damage. I don't do well if an

area is not well lite either. My feet can't actually " feel " the ground beneath

me so I lose my balance. So, I would say yes!! It is related to the Fibro!

Debra B

Does FMS affect balance?

I just read somebody's post about balance being so bad. I am horribly

uncoordinated, very unstable on my feet, dare I say unbalanced?

So, is this coincidental, or is it related to fibro? My spouse makes

not too nice comments about me being so clumsy, and dropping things,

without reason.

girlsaylor

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I will tell your from personal experience IT DOES. I have read it in some of

the literature also. But I know that my balance and coordination are alot worse

than 5 years ago.

It is an illness of the brain and spinal chord,,,, so they are thinking now.

So, it makes sense that it throws our balance out of whack.

From a Clutz.... LOL.

hugs,

Debra V.

jeribelle2000 girlsaylor@...> wrote:

I just read somebody's post about balance being so bad. I am horribly

uncoordinated, very unstable on my feet, dare I say unbalanced?

So, is this coincidental, or is it related to fibro? My spouse makes

not too nice comments about me being so clumsy, and dropping things,

without reason.

girlsaylor

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I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double to

boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

The answer to your question is a two parter.

Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the lack

of feedback or numbness in the hands.

Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

our consent and infringe on our dignity.

Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

uncalled for.

I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

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,

I also have a problem with double or blurred vision. I never drive at night

because all the lights have halos around them and I can't see anything else.

Making fun of the disabled is cruel. Children are the worst at this because

they do not understand. But when an adult does it, it is inexcusable and mean.

Sometimes I lose complete control of my arms and/or legs. I can just be

sitting still and my leg or arm will just flail out and if there is something to

spill I will do it!!

Your co-workers are childish, inmature and cruel. You should report them.

There is a protective Act of Congress for us you know!!

Annie

Loest boltzero@...> wrote:

I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double to

boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

The answer to your question is a two parter.

Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the lack

of feedback or numbness in the hands.

Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

our consent and infringe on our dignity.

Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

uncalled for.

I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

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well written david, i like your semantics and grammar!

i agree, it is all part of fibro...i no longer use glass glasses to

drink from, i was constantly dropping and breaking them and glass

slivers all over the floor and i cringed that my little dogs would

cut their feet before i could get up all the slivers.

i only buy plastics cups now. i have no grip or strength in my hands,

either. i use those rubber round things to try to open the few glass

jars i buy once in a while, but i have to hit the jars on the counter

edge to help open them, i am afraid of breaking the jars half the

time.

take care, and yes, " go sucky team " ,hehe,

marg

>

> I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double

to

> boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

>

> The answer to your question is a two parter.

>

> Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

> of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

> something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

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Thanks all, for the responses. Now I understand this malady better and

won't hold myself accountable when things slip through my fingers. But

I will say the worst is trying to clean up after my messes. Argh!

Girlsaylor

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FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In my yoga

class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin B can

help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin B every

day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

Debbie L

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Something does. I think the Lyrica affects balance too. I'm just extra careful

with stairs and stuff. No sudden moves. Be sure to hang onto railings and

such.

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Re: Does FMS affect balance?

I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing

double to

boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

The answer to your question is a two parter.

Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the lack

of feedback or numbness in the hands.

Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

our consent and infringe on our dignity.

Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

uncalled for.

I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

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I too have always been...ahem, unbalanced....clumsy, my brother used to call me

Grace. I find it is a different kind of unbalance with the fibro. All of a

sudden I just lurch to the left or right without any warning.

Hugs,

/Mi

Does FMS affect balance?

I just read somebody's post about balance being so bad. I am horribly

uncoordinated, very unstable on my feet, dare I say unbalanced?

So, is this coincidental, or is it related to fibro? My spouse makes

not too nice comments about me being so clumsy, and dropping things,

without reason.

girlsaylor

[Guest guest]

Wow, Marg...I just realized that my hand/grip strength has greatly diminished.

Huh. Never linked the two. What fun, I am always figuring out why my body is

doing weird things courtesy of the wise ones on this list!!! Thanks!

Love, /Mi

Re: Does FMS affect balance?

well written david, i like your semantics and grammar!

i agree, it is all part of fibro...i no longer use glass glasses to

drink from, i was constantly dropping and breaking them and glass

slivers all over the floor and i cringed that my little dogs would

cut their feet before i could get up all the slivers.

i only buy plastics cups now. i have no grip or strength in my hands,

either. i use those rubber round things to try to open the few glass

jars i buy once in a while, but i have to hit the jars on the counter

edge to help open them, i am afraid of breaking the jars half the

time.

take care, and yes, " go sucky team " ,hehe,

marg

>

> I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double

to

> boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

>

> The answer to your question is a two parter.

>

> Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

> of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

> something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

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The first date I went on with my husband, coming out of the restaurant with a

doggie bag of pasta, the ground grabbed my foot and down I went! I flew in one

direction and the pasta in another. Poor man didn't know which way to turn!!

Turned out I chipped the bone on my knee cap and had to have it removed. Funny

story though, at the time, I wanted the earth to open up and swallow me!!

/Mi

Re: Does FMS affect balance?

It's interesting that there may be a link with balance and fibro.

Back in 1966 when I was a member of a student archeology group, I got

the nick name " Full of Grace " --- I didn't mind that as they

were not teasing me in a negative way, I could and do stumble over my

own feet. However, my first husband used to get really mad and tell

me " watch were you are going! " I remember one time in particular,

that while on my way to met he and a friend for dinner and tripped on

an uneven sidewalk, ripping a large tear in a pretty new pair of

slacks! He never seemed to care that I might be hurt, it was more

that I had had the audacity to trip -- and I think he thought I

should be looking down all the time instead of standing tall and

walking straight! Fortunately, my present husband knows that there

are times when everyone may do that but also that those of us with

fibro seem to have more problems.

And I have to say that there are times now when I actually feel as if

I am listing to the left or right, and not standing straight. And

since I have taken one percocet between yesterday and today, I know

the feeling of dizziness is the same as the lack of balance.

And some of my falling from that loss of balance have resulted in

trips to the emergency room.

>

> I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double

to

> boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

>

> The answer to your question is a two parter.

>

> Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

> of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

> something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

>

> Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

> Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the

lack

> of feedback or numbness in the hands.

>

> Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

> our consent and infringe on our dignity.

>

> Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

> uncalled for.

>

> I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

> of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

> needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

>

> Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

> and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

>

[Guest guest]

I can say yes..all the above..I am experiencing all of this. My cousin,who

cleans for me..will not let me use anything but paper cups..plates..cause of my

probs

Mickey/IL

Andersen Lander2004@...> wrote:

Wow, Marg...I just realized that my hand/grip strength has greatly

diminished. Huh. Never linked the two. What fun, I am always figuring out why my

body is doing weird things courtesy of the wise ones on this list!!! Thanks!

Love, /Mi

Re: Does FMS affect balance?

well written david, i like your semantics and grammar!

i agree, it is all part of fibro...i no longer use glass glasses to

drink from, i was constantly dropping and breaking them and glass

slivers all over the floor and i cringed that my little dogs would

cut their feet before i could get up all the slivers.

i only buy plastics cups now. i have no grip or strength in my hands,

either. i use those rubber round things to try to open the few glass

jars i buy once in a while, but i have to hit the jars on the counter

edge to help open them, i am afraid of breaking the jars half the

time.

take care, and yes, " go sucky team " ,hehe,

marg

>

> I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double

to

> boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

>

> The answer to your question is a two parter.

>

> Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

> of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

> something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

[Guest guest]

i have a problem balancing during yoga too. i always thought it was

the fact that one of my legs is 1/2 an inch longer than the other.

its good to know that a vitamin can help. How does it help with balance?

Loretta

>

> FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In my yoga

> class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin B can

> help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin B every

> day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

>

> Debbie L

>

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---- punkrockmom74 lgrijalva1@...> wrote:

> i have a problem balancing during yoga too. i always thought it was

> the fact that one of my legs is 1/2 an inch longer than the other.

> its good to know that a vitamin can help. How does it help with balance?

>

> Loretta

>

>

> >

> > FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In my yoga

> > class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin B can

> > help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin B every

> > day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

> >

> > Debbie L

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lorretta,

I too have a balance problem. I have some exercises from pt to use to help with

my balance. Also sitting on one of those exercise balls helps strengthen the

muscles.

JudyMer

---- punkrockmom74 lgrijalva1@...> wrote:

> i have a problem balancing during yoga too. i always thought it was

> the fact that one of my legs is 1/2 an inch longer than the other.

> its good to know that a vitamin can help. How does it help with balance?

>

> Loretta

>

>

> >

> > FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In my yoga

> > class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin B can

> > help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin B every

> > day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

> >

> > Debbie L

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't have sinus problems but have the same problem as you do. I almost

feel/look like I am drunk until I get going. It's also very very painful when I

first stand up. Okay again, after I get going.

in Phx

SpiritSpeaker7@... wrote:

I have the same thing, off and on..Sometimes worse than others...Sometimes

my balance feels way off, like I am walking crooked and almost have to hold

onto things...Not necessarily dizzy, just uncoordinated or something...

I also have sinus problems so I didn't know what to attribute it to..

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Hi, I've been a member of this group for about a month now and

haven't posted yet. Between work and trying to recover from work,

time seems to slip away from me! I work in foodservice at a prison

and am on my feet, on cement, for 8+ hours a day,so it takes some

recooperating when I get home.

I was diagnosed just shortly before I joined this group...but

knew that I had FM long before that. The reason that this topic got

me to post is that I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease before they

figured out that it was FM. I had most of the symptoms of Meniere's

and only a specialist who did several tests could finally rule it

out. I have had some dizzy spells that have really scared me, as

they frequently hit while driving, although I had one at the checkout

counter of a discount store on Saturday. I must be getting really

good at hiding them as no one every seems to notice that there's any

problem!

The Fibro Fog is a very big problem from me...I've only had one

completely clear day in the last year and a half. Add to that the

dizzies, pain, the not sleeping, and depression...and you have what

my life has turned into. I'm lucky in that I have a doctor (pcp)

that is working with me on finding something that works. So far

nothing has touch the fog or the dizzies....but I keep hoping.

I'm a 52 year old single woman that's never been married and has

no kids...although I do have 2 cats that I spoil worse than any

child I've ever run into.

Thanks for listening and for allowing me to read the posts so

far....you sound like a great group and when I get more time I'll be

sure to post more. Laurie/Mn

> > >

> > > FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In

my yoga

> > > class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin

B can

> > > help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin

B every

> > > day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

> > >

> > > Debbie L

> > >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

,

When I go to ot I use the tan putty. That is the softest one. My dad who has oa

and has had a lower spinal fusion and has recieved shots in his spine from the

neourosergeoen in his neck uses stronger putty and bands. Yes, I use the

lightest band. They tried severa differrent times to use 1lb weights on my

amkles and I can't lift them. My muscles fatigue too quickly and I am able to do

less exercise.

JudyMer

PS I have been dropping things for years and my family knows that I can't do

dishes after supper. Sometimes I can make a dinner and other nights if I can

make sandwiches I'm doing well. Sometimes I call my husband at work or tell my

daughter to make dinner because I'm going to bed because I can't stay up any

longer. That would be at 3pmish.

---- Andersen Lander2004@...> wrote:

> Wow, Marg...I just realized that my hand/grip strength has greatly diminished.

Huh. Never linked the two. What fun, I am always figuring out why my body is

doing weird things courtesy of the wise ones on this list!!! Thanks!

> Love, /Mi

> Re: Does FMS affect balance?

>

>

> well written david, i like your semantics and grammar!

> i agree, it is all part of fibro...i no longer use glass glasses to

> drink from, i was constantly dropping and breaking them and glass

> slivers all over the floor and i cringed that my little dogs would

> cut their feet before i could get up all the slivers.

> i only buy plastics cups now. i have no grip or strength in my hands,

> either. i use those rubber round things to try to open the few glass

> jars i buy once in a while, but i have to hit the jars on the counter

> edge to help open them, i am afraid of breaking the jars half the

> time.

> take care, and yes, " go sucky team " ,hehe,

> marg

>

>

> >

> > I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double

> to

> > boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

> >

> > The answer to your question is a two parter.

> >

> > Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

> > of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

> > something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie,

I'm glad you checked in. Yep, those kitties get spoiled rotten don't they!!!! My

boy Larry is such a sweetheart, and such a devil!!! That must be bad, standing

on cement all day. The house where I nanny has all hardwood floors and that just

kills my back and legs.

Hugs,

/Mi

Re: Does FMS affect balance?

Hi, I've been a member of this group for about a month now and

haven't posted yet. Between work and trying to recover from work,

time seems to slip away from me! I work in foodservice at a prison

and am on my feet, on cement, for 8+ hours a day,so it takes some

recooperating when I get home.

I was diagnosed just shortly before I joined this group...but

knew that I had FM long before that. The reason that this topic got

me to post is that I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease before they

figured out that it was FM. I had most of the symptoms of Meniere's

and only a specialist who did several tests could finally rule it

out. I have had some dizzy spells that have really scared me, as

they frequently hit while driving, although I had one at the checkout

counter of a discount store on Saturday. I must be getting really

good at hiding them as no one every seems to notice that there's any

problem!

The Fibro Fog is a very big problem from me...I've only had one

completely clear day in the last year and a half. Add to that the

dizzies, pain, the not sleeping, and depression...and you have what

my life has turned into. I'm lucky in that I have a doctor (pcp)

that is working with me on finding something that works. So far

nothing has touch the fog or the dizzies....but I keep hoping.

I'm a 52 year old single woman that's never been married and has

no kids...although I do have 2 cats that I spoil worse than any

child I've ever run into.

Thanks for listening and for allowing me to read the posts so

far....you sound like a great group and when I get more time I'll be

sure to post more. Laurie/Mn

> > >

> > > FMS effects my balance also. It's worse away from home, too. In

my yoga

> > > class, I can't do the balance part very good. Do know a Vitamin

B can

> > > help with balance since I researched it. Do take a multiVitamin

B every

> > > day for lip cracks and gnats which helps those.

> > >

> > > Debbie L

> > >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

70% of us are night blind

Re: Re: Does FMS affect balance?

,

I also have a problem with double or blurred vision. I never drive at night

because all the lights have halos around them and I can't see anything else.

Making fun of the disabled is cruel. Children are the worst at this because

they do not understand.. But when an adult does it, it is inexcusable and mean.

Sometimes I lose complete control of my arms and/or legs. I can just be

sitting still and my leg or arm will just flail out and if there is something to

spill I will do it!!

Your co-workers are childish, inmature and cruel. You should report them.

There is a protective Act of Congress for us you know!!

Annie

Loest boltzero@...> wrote:

I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double to

boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

The answer to your question is a two parter.

Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the lack

of feedback or numbness in the hands.

Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

our consent and infringe on our dignity.

Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

uncalled for.

I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

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Hi again Bonnie,

I didn't know that 70% are night blind. You surely do keep up with your

studies. I have a terrible time seeing in the dark and have for years. Does it

relate to the fibro or is it just a coincidence?

Marti

Kate Court bonnie090196@...> wrote:

70% of us are night blind

Re: Re: Does FMS affect balance?

,

I also have a problem with double or blurred vision. I never drive at night

because all the lights have halos around them and I can't see anything else.

Making fun of the disabled is cruel. Children are the worst at this because they

do not understand.. But when an adult does it, it is inexcusable and mean.

Sometimes I lose complete control of my arms and/or legs. I can just be sitting

still and my leg or arm will just flail out and if there is something to spill I

will do it!!

Your co-workers are childish, inmature and cruel. You should report them. There

is a protective Act of Congress for us you know!!

Annie

Loest boltzero@...> wrote:

I just got uo so I'm heavy into the fibro fog and am seeing double to

boot (Yay! Go Team Go)

The answer to your question is a two parter.

Fibromyalga does affect your balance, perticularly the fine tunning

of navigating corners, sudden stops, and bending over to reach for

something can all result in a near fall or actual spill.

Dropping things is also a common occurance with FM suffers.

Generally this happens right when you pick an object up with the lack

of feedback or numbness in the hands.

Both of these occurances are frustrating because they occur without

our consent and infringe on our dignity.

Making fun of someone with a disorder is cruel, childish, and

uncalled for.

I've had to endure remarks from former co-workers along the lines

of, " You walk like an old man " . -Insert courtesy laugh here- (Like I

needed to justify myself to someone with this kind of mentality).

Bottom line is, it's not your fault. You do not choose to fall down

and drop things, it's simply the Fibromyalgia effect.

---------------------------------

You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total

Access, No Cost.