Gravity + aging =

For whatever reason, gravity seems to be my enemy. At my ripe old age, I can't seem to keep my balance at all! Not dizzy - just can't keep my balance ending up with a lot of falls, bruises, cuts, bruises and blood lose! Got an MRI scheduled for next week to see if I have a brain/spine problem. Keeping my fingers crossed for no major injury to my head and/or spine.
I ain't got time for this! Too much to do outside to be imbalanced all the time.

Gigix4 : So sorry to hear you are having trouble! I hope you have no major findings from your MRI! Yes, be careful in your yard. I have fallen quite a few times on my flagstone and rocks.

Gigix4 : Have you had your ears and eyes checked? Praying you find out what the issue is.

Gigix4 : Be cognitive of your spacial surroundings even at home and just slow down a bit. It's really hard for me to not zoom around like I used to when I was 40 or 50, but it allows me to be safe and accident free. ....so far !

Gigix4 : Do you do any weight bearing exercise or activities? I know you do lots of yard work but adding muscle is always a good idea. Bones get lighter as we age.
I bet it's nothing, but good you are getting checked out! Be careful!

muffy : Oh ... me too but hope they can determine what is causing the balancing problems.
Thank you

KanKan : Yup! No evidential problems there.

billcherie2 : That's the hard part to accept ... I'm used to doing my own yard and house work but just can't do either one anymore. I have had to slow down a lot cause I just can't keep my balance any more. Hoping the MRI will show what is going on.

MissAmericanPie : Not yet ... I do good just getting out of bed every morning and keeping my balance. I am trying to start walking some with my walker when the weather permits. It's just been so stinkin' hot even at 7:00 in the mornings.

Gigix4 : My mom had an issue with hers and it was low sodium. Please keep us posted on yours 🙏🏼

Gigix4 : There are lots of AARP and Silver Sneakers exercise videos on you tube.

KanKan : I will and thank you. My PCP just did a complete blood search on me last week and the only thing he found was that my B12 was too high so I have cut back on that.