off balanced with fibro?

ok this is becoming an issue this feeling like I'm tipping over. it lasts just a couple seconds but just not sure if its fibro related or something else.

so was wondering if anyone else feels like they are tipping over sometimes and WOW does it make my anxiety sky rocket...UGH

Yes, it's pretty normal. My off-balance feelings have improved with water aerobics-which strengthens the core muscles.

I do balancing exercises to help with that. I have inner ear problems and that doesn't help matters any. Also. I find when fronts come through that it affects my balance....probably fluid backing up in the ears. Just a thought....

Don't let anxiety get the best of you. It is fear and you really don't have anything to be fearful about. Anxiety just makes things harder on you.
I hope you feel better soon.

Sherrine

this happens to me to, and yes like Joy I close my eyes too and can feel myself tip over...I used to be a gymnast so this is very frustrating for me

Yep.. happens to me quite often. I usually just wait for it to pass. Sometimes it takes a few minutes. Sometimes it takes a few hours. Sometimes it takes a few days. Sometimes a few weeks. But... eventually it goes away.


The last few rounds of balance/vertigo issues seemed to be triggered by milk ingestion. Not sure why, but I've avoided milk since then and felt better. I know this isn't the case for all FMers, but it is for me for whatever reason.

Yes, I get this once in awhile, and it's very scary! It just hits me out of the blue, lasts a few seconds, then it's gone.

Debbie

I have balance issues and would trip and fall.  I started dragging my feet so I wouldn't fall.  when I went to my neuro 1st visit she noticed the way I walked.  Had PT which did & still does help my core muscles.  I fell @ work in front of my boss & others my pride was hurt more than anything.  @ this time I don't drive   last time was Nov 4th.     

I have been looking @ nerves in base of skull there is the lessor occipital is where the pain  originates.  travels my down the neck to ear face jaw down shoulder into chest muscle.  I get a sinus inflammation puts more pressure on that nerve the pain is hard to get under control I use clonazepam if the pain meds & sinus meds don't help. I lay on couch till I can tolerate it.  not being able to turn my neck to the left look over my shoulder.  I didn't have a very good day today all my energy gone.  I hope you get relief that works!