 Posted 01/08/2011 12:37:04
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Hi all i was just wondering if anyone has balance problems due to having ostoporosis??
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Posted 01/08/2011 14:03:14
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| Well I have problems with my balance but whether it's due to osteoporosis I don't know.
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Posted 01/08/2011 15:22:24
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| Hi Spanlee I'm sure that any balance problems should be investigated, especially if you have OP. Do you need your eyes or ears checking? I slipped and fell, breaking both wrists. I'm sure that the OP didn't cause me to fall, it was more a case of not being careful enough, where I put my feet, when I slipped on duck poo while cleaning them out at work. I certainly take more care now, especially on uneven foot paths, steps or slippery surfaces.
Lynne H
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Posted 01/08/2011 18:14:19
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I don't have any balance problems.
Osteoporosis - Strontium Ranelate, Dekristol vitamin D3 20,000 IU/week, weight lifting, walking and vibration platform exercise, alkaline loaded diet, vitamin K2 MK-7 100mcg/d, K2 MK-4 5mg/d. Diabetes - Repaglinide, low carb diet and exercise. Congenital heart defect - Omacor and CoQ10
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Posted 02/08/2011 08:26:53
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I have had several falls and broken bones from two of them. One of the fractures was attributed to OP, but never the balance problems. My specialist referred me to a physio who has helped me strengthen my core muscles (I love my wobble board!) and now, tho I still waver at times, I am able to correct myself and not fall. My problems seem to stem from a subtle change in the way I walk, due to my RA - it doesn't take much to throw you off.
So I would definitely agree you have your balance problems investigated
diagnosed OP at 40, menopause at 42. Intolerant of AA and SR. Got along on Adcal D3, diet and exercise for last ten years. OP worsening. Fractured knee, fibula and shoulder this year. About to commence annual infusion.......
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Posted 03/08/2011 13:43:18
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I slipped and fell and broke my hip when two of our dogs wrapped their leads around my ankles and sent me flying headlong downhill on a concrete road. This was definitely not a balance problem.
Although in hindsight it was probably an attention problem.
But it is important to get your eyes and ears checked out and to practice balance exercises. It's surprising how many of us who think we have excellent balance can struggle with walking, foot in front of foot, or balance on one leg with our eyes closed. Trying exercises like that (having something close to hold on to!) can help with balance.
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Posted 03/08/2011 20:08:05
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Have you tried 'balancing exercises'? Yo can do them anywhere, waiting for a bus/in the kitchen. Basically its just standing on one leg with the other leg help up slightly higher either in front of you or behind you.
I do 'balancing exercises' to try and prevent myself from falling - as I am clumsy.
Sarah
Tscore Lumbar spine -3.3, Femoral neck -2.6, Hip -2.2
Alkali diet (+ no caffeine/sugar/salt/rhubarb/spinach) and exercise and supplements of Vit D (2,000IUs daily), Vit K2 as MK7, vit K2 Menatetrenone, Cod liver oil.
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