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Weakness and losing balance

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So I have fallen over 5 times in the last 3 months and it's always when my left leg just goes and I am on the floor. what's the issue? I shouldn't be falling over/losing balance/going weak

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bantam12

Look up "Drop Attacks".

Thanks bantam12 I will do. scary stuff I don't feel dizzy or unwell before I go down so very very odd

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bantam12 in reply to

You should get checked as there are some serious causes.

I am on my way home from work may call 111 later when I am local to a Hosp

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DanielleGemma in reply to

I think you should either call 111 or go to a walk in and just have a chat with them xx

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notmebutme

That sounds like something you should be discussing with your GP really loveheart ... 'cos no, you shouldn't be falling over so much. Sounds a bit of a nightmare.

Bobby16 profile image
Bobby16

I'm currently having the same problem

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Bobby16

It's my balance

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I am glad I am not the only one to be honest if you see what I mean? I have no ear ache headaches nausea nothing I just go. Always in front of groups of people too I mean embarrassing or what

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Louby-

Could also be inner ear problem, that is affecting your balance

Hope you get it seen to asap xx

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Bobby16

Yes might see my GP about it

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Hope you get on ok Bobby

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Bobby16

Thanks

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jools495

I am constantly losing my balance and falling over. Something happens and I go down like a sack of potatoes, inflicting some horrible damage on myself. I have had all kinds of tests and investigations and there seems to be no physical cause for it.

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