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Hello @bobives789 Please I would suggest go to your GP. Just a check up. Would you not. ? I would as I have always been aware. If I get similar symptoms. Fall over. Just being sensible. Always worth a visit.
Understand concerned just go have a check up.
Might be worth it. Do you use a stick? No on likes to admit having problems as we age.
I do know if I had similar issues to you.
Consult the doctors.
Just a friend being caring
Watch how you go
Take care
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thanks, I intend to see the doctor, I currently walk with sticks or frame. unfortunately I have lost one eye which does not help the situation
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Hello @bobives789 That is excellent news that is a worry off my mind. I am one of these people on the forum. Has care and concern for our community members.
Sorry about your situation.
Also us gentleman of a certain age. Have to look after each other.
Please let know how you get on. Not interfering just caring.
Take care
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Hi @bobives789
Sorry to hear about your falls. Please do get checked out by the GP to see if there is an underlying health issue that needs to be addressed. In addition the GP may feel it appropriate to refer you to an Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or the local Falls Prevention Team
In the meantime this NHS information about falls may be of interest:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/prevention/
Also there is a very good 17 page booklet on the topic of falls that you can download from:
http://www.csp.org.uk/publications/get-go-guide-staying-steady (go to bottom of page and select get_up_go pdf )
Hope this helps
Jean
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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I've had several falls since having encephalitis. I am now receiving treatment for positional vertigo after having a full assessment by the falls team.
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