OverTheHills
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Hello all
I've had ME for 9 or 10 years and things improved a lot 3-4 years ago when I got my POTS treated (and then diagnosed... but that's another story).
Out of nowhere I have recently had two unexplained falls (one 4 weeks ago, one last Thursday) in both cases one moment I am walking along a flat dry pavement and next thing I know I am just about to hit the ground. No feeling dizzy/weak/sick/POTSy beforehand, nothing unusual going on health-wise, no trip, slip, distraction or collision. Both times I have hurt myself (coccyx/ligaments first time, facial bruising and cuts/scrapes this time) and I'm concerned about the lack of warning and maybe breaking something next time.
Thankfully I am getting some investigations done - an ECG for starters (normal) no infections in basic bloodwork, basic neuro exam normal. They are going to try to get a Holter (sp?) monitor for a longer term check on the cardio situation.
Anyone else had this sort of thing? What investigations did you have? what treatments?
Ouchily
OTH
I've had ME for 9 or 10 years and things improved a lot 3-4 years ago when I got my POTS treated (and then diagnosed... but that's another story).
Out of nowhere I have recently had two unexplained falls (one 4 weeks ago, one last Thursday) in both cases one moment I am walking along a flat dry pavement and next thing I know I am just about to hit the ground. No feeling dizzy/weak/sick/POTSy beforehand, nothing unusual going on health-wise, no trip, slip, distraction or collision. Both times I have hurt myself (coccyx/ligaments first time, facial bruising and cuts/scrapes this time) and I'm concerned about the lack of warning and maybe breaking something next time.
Thankfully I am getting some investigations done - an ECG for starters (normal) no infections in basic bloodwork, basic neuro exam normal. They are going to try to get a Holter (sp?) monitor for a longer term check on the cardio situation.
Anyone else had this sort of thing? What investigations did you have? what treatments?
Ouchily
OTH