My balance sucks and it’s annoying. (1 Viewer)

[0rion]

I have a good friend of mine that has a similar issue. He gets dizzy and falls alot. His isn't from a stroke though....they don't really know what's causing his. Super frustrating for him so I understand where you're coming from.

 

[staphory]

As others have suggested, you should consult an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist). You might be experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This condition is often triggered by specific head movements, which can vary from person to person—for me, it happens when I tilt my head down and to the left.

The good news is that BPPV is highly treatable. I've been managing it for over 40 years, and there's an effective technique called the Epley maneuver. With some practice, you can perform it yourself or with the assistance of your spouse. It’s straightforward and can provide significant relief.

An otolaryngologist can easily diagnose BPPV, so it’s worth scheduling an appointment.

It has everything to do with the hole in my cerebellum.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

It has everything to do with the hole in my cerebellum.

*struggles not typing* … you’re putting a lot of trust in us to not reply in certain ways

 

[staphory]

*struggles not typing* … you’re putting a lot of trust in us to not reply in certain ways

I’m very disappointed

 

[SamAndreas]

It has everything to do with the hole in my cerebellum.

I have two of those holes. I call it nose.

I've learned over time that solutions tend to be found along the push-pull opposites axie. Something is stuck, won't come out, try pushing it back in, then try pulling it out again. Working the opposites often works.

So,,, the opposite of having a good balance upward, is dangling downward. By that I mean swinging from a vine through a jungle, yodeling at the top of your lungs.

Yeah, I mean like Tarzan. Try that.

 

[oysters]

It has everything to do with the hole in my cerebellum.

Cerebellar strokes are tough. Your balance likely won’t get back to pre-CVA levels but you’ve probably understood that since it’s been 3 years. Therapy can absolutely help but you just have to have realistic expectations. More recent studies are showing we have more neuroplasticity at older ages than originally thought. That means things can get better. Balance and coordination take longer than a muscle strain so get back into PT and let them assess and work with you.

 

[staphory]

Cerebellar strokes are tough. Your balance likely won’t get back to pre-CVA levels but you’ve probably understood that since it’s been 3 years. Therapy can absolutely help but you just have to have realistic expectations. More recent studies are showing we have more neuroplasticity at older ages than originally thought. That means things can get better. Balance and coordination take longer than a muscle strain so get back into PT and let them assess and work with you.

Thanks but PT told me that there is nothing more that they can do for me.
I still have trouble wrapping my mind around the concept of not be able to safely do things that I wouldn’t have given much thought to in the past. I will admit stepping down (like from a curb or set of steps) can be quite scary at times.

 

[staphory]

I have two of those holes. I call it nose.

I've learned over time that solutions tend to be found along the push-pull opposites axie. Something is stuck, won't come out, try pushing it back in, then try pulling it out again. Working the opposites often works.

So,,, the opposite of having a good balance upward, is dangling downward. By that I mean swinging from a vine through a jungle, yodeling at the top of your lungs.

Yeah, I mean like Tarzan. Try that.

I don’t have any vines. I can’t even climb a ladder to put ropes in the trees I do have. I fall over when I try to throw a rope over a limb. The rope doesn’t go far.

 

[SamAndreas]

I don’t have any vines. I can’t even climb a ladder to put ropes in the trees I do have. I fall over when I try to throw a rope over a limb. The rope doesn’t go far.

I've used a something kind of like a potato cannon to shoot lines over branches. Sort of a potato cannon, there are no potatoes used or harmed.

It's something a person cobbles together using what is lying around. Here's how, (that's not me in the video):



I have a fair number of days when I do not go near ladders. And never more with my long extension ladders.

I guess I'm going to have to hire someone to climb ladders for me.

 

[Eeyore]

Start walking around with no pants or underwear…. Automatic kickstand…. That’s what I do. Just make sure it’s warm enough.

You don't put a slipper on so that you don't get a callus?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

You don't put a slipper on so that you don't get a callus?

callused - for her pleasure

 

[SamAndreas]

You don't put a slipper on so that you don't get a callus?

I put on slippers because,,, well,,, well because. I'm not sure that I still have a servicable pair of shoes. It's been a long time.

I wear high top slippers that look like black leather pull on boots. I think it fools most of the people most of the time.

They're soft furry and warm inside.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

They're soft furry and warm inside.

yes they are ...if memory serves
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