unbalanced?

[beema36]

I have been having problems of losing my balance while sitting if I look down or turn my head at times. I do this when standing or walking too. Today I was at my grandsons ball game and turned slightly to say something to my daughter and almost ended up toppling on person seated in front of me. Thankfully I was able to catch myself. Does anyone else do this?
Beema

[cainer]

yes  at times its terrible!   so be careful.  hugs tick

[beema36]

I am not glad it happens to u but glad to know its not that uncommon. It just seems sitting u would be ok. I fell off my chair awhile back when I looked down to check a text message on my cell. That time I was home so wasn't so
embarrassing.lol I wonder if its a form of ataxia?
Beema

[BBrinker]

Yep! I have the same issue! I have fallen out of my seat at work while just turning to grab something. I always thought I was safer sitting down but it turns out that my grace-fullness...or lack there of can be while I am on my bum too! I know it's not lady like..and is why I have given up on wearing anything but pants...but I sit with my legs a lil further away so that my weight is distributed more evenly and my chances of staying in my chair are better. Darn gravity! To be safe especially at the ball games, I would sit further down on the bleachers if possible. I also recommend yoga if possible, helps with balance. I learned about it through the MS Society and my neuro. I think there's still going to be times that no matter what we do we are just going to have oopsy moments too! Good luck with every thing and bless you for being open about your struggle with MS.