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December 20, 2017
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Members strongly confirmed that balance issues are a common and often frightening part of living with migraines, with many describing frequent... Read more

Members strongly confirmed that balance issues are a common and often frightening part of living with migraines, with many describing frequent falls, stumbling like they're drunk, bouncing off walls, and losing their footing during everyday activities like showering or walking down stairs. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped, including using a cane without shame, holding onto railings and walls, practicing tai chi or physical therapy for vestibular symptoms, and getting medical interventions like ear tubes or treatment for occipital neuralgia. A recurring theme was the emotional relief of knowing they're not alone in this struggle, balanced with frustration over lost abilities and the daily unpredictability of whether balance will be good or dangerously unstable.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

Balance has become a big issue for me as well. I try to make sure my feet are always firmly planted , but I have had a few nasty falls. At times I stumble around like a drunk, I do have a cane, but I don't want to get dependant on it so I haven't used it. I don't go anywhere without my cell phone, just in case.

December 21, 2017
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I’ve been studying martial arts 20 years then tai chi for the last 10. My balance was phenomenal until chronic migraine disease. I bounce off the wall in the morning on the way to the bathroom. As I do my morning tai chi and qigong routines I often have to grab a chair or table. It’s so frustrating!!! The more I work the better it gets. Some days are much better. Will I ever get back to my previous level of balance? Gee, I would hope so but it seems like a daily, incremental improvement, with potential for 2 steps forward, 1stapd backward. Such is our life.

December 21, 2017
A MyMigraineTeam Member

The dizziness is vestibular migraines. My headaches turned into vestibular after Covid shots

March 18, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Be careful when going out unstable it could be dangerous. I’m often off balance with my migraines. I fell once and shattered my ankle. Five screws and two bolts later I use my cane and don’t care who looks.

January 4, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I do too. Sometimes it's really bad. I just laugh and say "I told you my middle name is not Grace". Sometimes it's the migraines , sometimes it's the meds.

December 25, 2017

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