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Many people with multiple sclerosis have balance issues at one time or another. Balance whilst standing or walking may be helped by exercise, physiotherapy, equipment and adaptations, and functional electrical stimulation (FES).

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@Dnorwood

13 Mar 2025 19:27

Balance

I recently got my AFO brace and I’m finally able to pick my entire foot off the ground. I still have problems with my balance but this is a start.

Kenner, United States

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@KTDG1

21 Mar 2023 08:40 EditedLast reply 27 Jan 2025 03:18

Swooshing loss of balance

Hi. I know balance is an issue for us lot(!) but I’m normally pretty ok. However, I’m just getting over a nasty but short term virus and am feeling like I have vertigo whenever I move. Is this a common occurrence after virus or could it just be due to lack of sleep last night? I’m 49 with RR MS. On...

@Blubear

27 Aug 2022 08:29Last reply 11 Jan 2025 14:08

Balance & Fatigue

Hi fellow warriors. I'm having more regular balance issues and feeling very very tired. Is this down to MS progression? I'm on Tecfidera and Gabapentin plus Amitriptoline. Just feel totally knackered also think I'm getting a bad cold as my head really sore too. My balance hasn't been great either

East Kilbride, United Kingdom

@Twigboy86

6 Sep 2024 11:31Last reply 6 Sep 2024 16:00

Balance group

Today I joined a balance group. There were 3 of us. I was by far the absolute worst, completely outdone by an old man (70+) and an elder lady (60+). I felt like an absolute berk but it was good fun (a bit, sort of). Turns out I can't blame my wobbling on the booze alone! I am aware it's a small s...

, United Kingdom

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@Liwia

27 Aug 2024 13:09 EditedLast reply 27 Aug 2024 21:14

Is there a way to improve balance issues that come with MS?

Hello there . My partner suffers from balance issues when he walks . I try to support him the best I can , and as someone who is super curious and likes to finds solutions- I’d love some clarity wether MS caused imbalance can be improved in any way ? He gets quite a bit of anxiety when he walks due ...

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@villygoatsgruff

26 Dec 2023 16:14Last reply 1 Aug 2024 19:04

Did you regain your balance through therapy?

Hi all, I’m on holiday in Bali, and yesterday I wanted to go watch the sunset at the beach. Only the beach was down some steep concrete steps with no handrail and I could foresee the fall before I took the first step. As I stood at the top of the stairs and weighed my options the limitations of my ...

@aprilvictoria1

25 Jul 2024 07:02Last reply 30 Jul 2024 13:03

Feeling drunk/off balance.

Hi all, does anyone feel less drunk/off balance since starting medication, if so, what meds are you taking ? Many thanks x

Manchester, United Kingdom

@Djfergie

15 Jun 2024 10:12 EditedLast reply 17 Jun 2024 09:42

Light headed, weak and off balance

Morning, I have not yet been diagnosed with MS although was told by a neurologist 9 years that I may have it due to lesions on brain. For the last 5 weeks I've been experiencing lightheadedness, off balance, feeling weak and exhausted doing not very much. I was convinced that I was diabetic but ...

, United Kingdom

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@aprilvictoria1

10 Mar 2024 12:08Last reply 8 Apr 2024 19:54