Uggh I Am So Embarrassed!

[pink1975]

I was just thinking earlier this morning that other than a slight asthma issue on the way to work, which was cured by a quick hit from my rescue inhaler, I was amazed that I was having a pretty good day. Then as I walked from my building, across the parking lot, to the main casino building, I must have twisted my ankle, stepped wrong or something and completely lost my balance. I fell forward, smashed the glass bowl that held my salad, crushed my umbrella and dropped my cell phone, cracking the case. I am soaked because it was raining. Of course I was mortified and ended up telling the three people who rushed to help me that I was fine. Needless to say, I skipped lunch. As I am sitting here, I am currently in pain, I think more from the impact and what that means for my fibromyalgia, since I didn't actually hit the places that hurt. Falling isn't new for me. I fell several times over the winter. Twice in one day while I was outside shoveling snow I just fell over, without slipping or anything. I was upright, and then I wasn't. Does anyone notice that POTS makes your balance worse or is this just me being klutzy?

[Katybug]

My balance is very bad. We originally attributed it to my POTS and migraines but it is possible that it is actually coming from the structural problems in my neck as c-spine instability is alsona cause for balance issues.

I'm sorry you're having a bad day. I will hope that the rest of the day improves for you.

[artluvr09]

Yes! For most of my teen years maybe longer I cant remember I walk with a wide gait. I don't know how or why but people say I walk like a penguin. I can't help it it's how I walk. It's embarrassing. and when I have anxiety for some reason my gait gets wider. its embarrassing! I hope you feel better!!!