Worst day ever !

[civilian]

Like RSKY, I can wash my hair and face with my eyes closed in the shower, but as I turn around to rinse my face from soap, I hve a hand on the wall. Same with putting pants on, something needs to stbilize me. I usually lean against a wall while standing to get my pants on. Or sit down to get both legs in, then stand up on both feet to pull them up. Kind of like the climbing ladders safety way, 3 point of contact, 2 feet and one hand or 2 hands and one foot. And like someone earlier posted, when changing oil and laying on the floor, I have to be careful as I roll over to get up. Balance and vertigo issues suck and I am very aware of mine. Jon

 

[ruffdog]

Like RSKY, I can wash my hair and face with my eyes closed in the shower, but as I turn around to rinse my face from soap, I hve a hand on the wall. Same with putting pants on, something needs to stbilize me. I usually lean against a wall while standing to get my pants on. Or sit down to get both legs in, then stand up on both feet to pull them up. Kind of like the climbing ladders safety way, 3 point of contact, 2 feet and one hand or 2 hands and one foot. And like someone earlier posted, when changing oil and laying on the floor, I have to be careful as I roll over to get up. Balance and vertigo issues suck and I am very aware of mine. Jon

Same here......yes, it sucks.

 

[MossRoad]

Since I've had my back surgery I'm a bit unsteady. I have to put my hand ever so slightly on the shower wall when I turn around. When I put my pants on, I've noticed I rest my calf against the bed or dresser when I'm pulling them on the opposite leg. Never realized I did that until a couple days ago.

Sometimes just the slightest touch on a solid object makes your brain relax and your balance seems fine.

Kinda like being drunk and putting your foot out of bed onto the floor to stop the room from spinning.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

The doctor emphasized that I not have a cane or any other support while walking. No canes, no stroller with grand baby in it, no shopping cart at grocery. Went to the grocery and Walmart last night with the wife and I think my staggering around embarrassed her. She finally told me to push the cart before I fell. She thought people were thinking I was drunk.

That doesn't make sense. A treadmill you're getting necessary exercise and you can hold both sides, then try just one hand...it's still exercise and way less chance of falling. Stationary bicycle also seems good.

 

[newbury]

Glad to read you are doing better. Going to the ground unexpectedly can be bad for your health. My late MIL (RIP) fell in her kitchen and broke her hip (at age 97). Her son, a practicing doctor was 10 feet away. She got help and an ambulance immediately, but passed away within 2 months because it didn't heal.
60 years ago I rode motorcycles and learned to always plan where you are going to "lay her down". 4 years ago my right knee went out and I went to the floor. Since then I started carrying a cane most of the time AND wearing a knee brace. I'm constantly planning on falling. So even working around the house I plan on where to grab for support. I still climb ladders (slowly) and work on roofs and in trees (carefully) but am much stricter with my self on maintaining 3 points of contact.
Perhaps you should go to more bars and outdoor festivals and not drink alcoholic beverages, but you can practice walking around without attracting attention. But I think it may be too late in the year for Oktoborfest