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Posted 9/25/2014 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes, I feel like I walk like I've been drinking, and I don't even drink at all! 

 I especially notice this when I'm in a crowd and have to walk past people (or between people in a crowded area) to get somewhere.  I don't know how to describe it, but it's just a klutzy feeling, as if I'm very unsure on my feet.

Sometimes, I'll feel like this in a store, too.  Maybe it's the lighting in the store that throws me off, but I don't understand why I do it when it's crowded.  Maybe it's because I don't exactly have the most athletic or flexible body. I can be having a really enjoyable time, yet this happens.

Does anyone else get this?  Any tips? I was thinking of going to YouTube and finding some music to dance to, as maybe I just need to be more light on my feet. (BTW, this will take time, LOL!) I used to LOVE dancing in my pre-fibro days.

  When I feel klutzy, I find it's embarrassing, though I just keep walkin' and so far, no one has said anything about it to me. So far I haven't run into anyone, so that's good!  It's just something I've been noticing for about the last 6 months or so.  rolleyes

Posted 9/25/2014 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
I get this too though off and on, it's a bit rare. I'll feel like my legs just aren't listening to my brain like I have to concentrate really hard to get them to do what I ask. I've had it happen in a dark movie theater as the film ended so walking down stairs in the dark like that was pretty scary. I didn't want to fall on the people ahead of me. I've had it happen in the grocery store several times as well.

It can be embarrassing, but if I'm having a bad day I'll wear my medical alert necklace outside my shirt so I hope people see it and think I'm not a drunk or something. The best thing to do when it happens is to keep calm and focus on your walking as much as you can. I'm sorry I wish I had better advice, but at least you know it happens to others as well. I hope it goes away for you soon mine always does so there is a chance.
Posted 9/25/2014 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, TiredArtist. I'm glad someone can relate. I know what you mean about having to concentrate really hard to get your legs to do what you ask! I especially notice that in the cold months when I sometimes feel like I left one of my feet behind.

Funny you should mention having this problem in a dark movie theater. This is where it's really bad for me. I make sure I don't drink too much soda or I would need to get up and go to the ladies' room. Not sure I could find my way back, LOL, and because it slopes downward, I have issues with walking, too.

That's good advice: To focus on walking as much as I can. I don't have a medical alert necklace. Never thought about getting one, I guess.

Thanks again for the help and have a great day! :)
Posted 9/25/2014 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, l have this problem sometimes, too. My left foot wants to turn inward and tells me ìt doesn't feel like walking anymore, thank you! This almost always happens when there are other people around, of course. I haven't been able to figure out a pattern.

I guess we'll all just have to be more conscious of our bodies (like we're not already.)

Debbie
Posted 9/25/2014 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
I have had something like this happen recently. It has only been a couple times. I get a feeling like I am not walking properly. It happened outside at a store. I just try to keep walking and disregard people I am walking past. Very strange. Glad to hear it is not just me.

Loring

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Posted 9/26/2014 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
I feel like I'm going to fall on stairs. I have miss stepped on them several times.

I also have a tendency of running into corners of furniture and door frames.
Posted 9/30/2014 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your responses and tips.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this.

Have a great week, everyone. :-)

Posted 9/30/2014 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
There was a recent study on fall risk among those with Fibro (it's high). I think we all often feel klutzy. As far as the crowds and lights affecting it, that kinda makes sense because we are so sensitive to things and I know for me crowds and lights can kinda set me on edge, so if I'm already on edge then it's harder to really focus on things like walking. When my Fibro has been really bad I am so sensitive that I can feel someone who isn't even touching me from a few inches away, like their energy is zapping me, so with lots of people around I get really frazzled and uncomfortable.
Posted 10/1/2014 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Wow! This is so me! I am afraid people will think I have been drinking and I dont drink either. This has been happening to me a lot lately. Just yo might I tripped on my sons rug. We just laughed.
Joy you made my night. I had my son read that you walk into corners of furniture and door frames!! I do this way to often. Definitely the door fram.

My son, I have to say, does this too though. I have an excuse I'm not sure what his reason is. But we will joke and say" sorry I had that door frame put in today " or "sorry just put up that wall!"
At least we can laugh but it can be scary, especially on the stairs!
Everyone be careful.
Posted 10/4/2014 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks again, everyone. Oh, can I ever relate to some of the things said here!

 My youngest son gets the biggest kick out of me being klutzy--he's come to expect it. In public, I try to act nonchalant and keep walking, but that's not always easy, especially when I have boots on and am trying to walk on ice! shocked shocked shocked

That's just not a pretty sight.

Posted 10/14/2014 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all. I am new to the forum. I am waiting for my dr to 'rule out' other syndromes before diagnosing me with Fibromyalgia. It's quite difficult waiting as I continue to suffer this pain, fatigue and overall discomfort. I'm replying to this post because I can identify with the clumsiness some of you are describing. My children have begun to call me fall prone. I'm constantly off balance when I walk and often end up falling because I can't stop my fall. I've also begun to experience being lightheaded. I was driving home from lunch today and felt myself swooning. Although it only lasted for less than a minute, it was quite alarming. I'm very fortunate my grandson was in the car with me as he was able to grab he steering wheel until I regained my wits.

Nina
Posted 10/15/2014 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
I feel that way too (clumsy/klutzy/not in control when I move sometimes). I use some of my energy to try to walk "normally" but it is weird that I have to even think of that…my stiffness plays into this as well. I work hard at hiding my issues at work…not sure if that is the best thing, but right now I think it is what I must do to stay at the top of my game. No wonder I am so tired when I get home.
HEART
Posted 10/15/2014 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
It doesn't happen very much with me but he has happened. I had a very bad fall a few years ago while walking my dog. I don't even know what happened really but it was like my legs gave out and I was suddenly on my knees on the sidewalk heading for a face plant. I caught myself and, thank God, I didn't break anything.

Now, I watch where I'm walking and am far more careful.

Sherrine
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