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@Marcyg921 

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Marcyg921

Balance issues

Hi all, Does anyone seem to have problems with balance? A few months ago I started limping very badly which has cleared up but I've noticed now that whenever I need to go down the stairs, I need support otherwise I feel like I'll fall down them (especially when it comes to escalators which I refuse to use now), so has anyone else had this happen and does anyone know of any ways to improve on this? Thanks
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@marcyg921 , balance is achieved by utilising three senses :- 1. the balance mechanism in our ears; and 2. visual feedback ; and 3. Sensual feed back from the lower limbs. Now, MS can affect one or more of these senses and a lack of balance results. More details here :- https://www.mstrust.org.uk/a-z/balance

@KoffeeLover
@KoffeeLover
 

@marcyg921 I have huge issues with balance!! There are a number of reasons for balance problems. In my case, it's a mixture of vertigo and numbness in my feet/legs causing issues with proprioception. It might be a good idea to ask your neurologist for a physio referral to get an idea of what's going on. xx