Since then, I have fell a few more times and this morning I found I had a huge bruise on my ankle and foot and I cannot remember for the life of me, hitting it. Does any of this sound familiar. I know my balance is a problem as it is for most but the frustrating thing is that there seems to be no warning - one minute all is fine and the next I am speeding to the floor or hanging onto whatever I can grab.
Solutions - well for one a cane is a huge help but I am embarrassed about using one because I feel that people will see me and think that I don't really need it. Most of the time I don't, but who knows when I will......so the smart thing would be to be prepared. We can't worry about perceptions - it is important to do what is best for your particular situation. There will always be grumbles and misunderstandings about these conditions and if I had a dollar for every time I have been told "I have some arthritis too" or something similar then I would be very well off.
I believe the lesson here is - do what you need to do in order to take care of yourself - no one else can make those decisions for you. Your doctor can help you find the best solutions and possibly save you lots of black and blue marks! Take care during the Holidays and enjoy - just don't over do --- Christmas in a cast won't be fun.
