Balance i have never asked this question before i think its because I'm afraid of the answer.

[nick_01]

Hi i have lost my balance so keep falling down and am in a wheelchair. I was wondering if it would ever come back or will i forever b in a wheelchair?

[iforget]

I really would have thought this was a question for the doctors ..so much depends on the reasons behind the loss of balance and what can be done to help manage the issues it brings.

[headwayuk Partner Headway]

Hi nick_01,

Thank you for your question. As iforget says, this is probably a question for your doctors, although it may be a very difficult one for them to answer.

Have you ever tried any rehabilitation for this? Such as seeing a Neuro-Physiotherapist? There may be things that can be done to help manage the condition. If a 'cure' is not possible, an Occupational Therapist may be able to help with aids, adaptations etc that can help manage it further.

Best wishes,

Headway

[leeleeleelee]

nick i lost all balance after tbi fracture went through left ear /cocklier/ and drained fluid in there

balance shot for monthes and months

did walk when could but was exsteamly un steady

no way of going out on own

any road right hand side took over and now im still unsteady but can walk quite well now

100 persent consentration needed

now i practice my balance everyday

good luck with this

it would be nice for you to get your pins back

ask the questions is the best start

by the way i cannot stand in the dark at all as my eyes need a point of referance to mantain

standing

you could try some things

question? do you sit straight in chair on own

[cat3 in reply to leeleeleelee]

I'm with you on the standing in the dark problem..........same If I get soap in my eyes in the shower and can't see ..........I panic & lose my balance.

[coetzeegisela in reply to leeleeleelee]

Much agreed, and with unfailing confidence!

[cat3]

Yes,nick, you need a proper diagnosis. I have had balance issues for many years but, as I know what the causes are, I have developed strategies for managing it.

It's like any other health problem, you need to get to the root of the problem before it's treatable. Go back to your GP and ask for a referral to a specialist.

[coetzeegisela in reply to cat3]

Balance after many types accident - it is treatable, inevitably - with one's determination and one's own 'legs to stand on'. Make your way back - it comes.