Re: staggering

[Guest guest]

Once I was in a public place. Got something in my contact lens and staggered

over to a bench. I always wondered what people thought when they saw me

stagger..... I don't think I was using a cane at that time.

JoAnn N.

Newfoundland, Canada

(originally from NJ)

[Guest guest]

Yep, when I was still working co-workers would ask me if I was drinking my

lunch. My balance is so bad people are still always thinking I am drunk. But

that's their problem, not mine. You just finally get used to it. And these

days I can even trip over air.

Lynda

[Guest guest]

Yes, I notice that fatigue has a lot to do with my gait. But all the

therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes doesn't alter the fact that sometimes it's

just hard to walk a straight line and having someone/something to hold onto

really makes a difference.

O

[Guest guest]

When I staggered and someone asked me if I was drunk, I'd reply like

this:

" I wish I were. If I were drunk, I'd be sober tomorrow. What I've got

is forever. "

That usually shut 'em up.

[Guest guest]

Hi there staggering, that's a good way to put it. Do you ever have better

walking and balance days then others?

Elaine in Florida

[Guest guest]

woe perfect if it were a contest for the best reply you WIN hands down....I will

be using that LOL

thanks

Geoff

[Guest guest]

OK so I have CMT. I walked with a 'slight' limp, more noticeable in the

evenings, and when I was drunk, yes indeed THIS was staggering. When I

finally stopped drinking and adopted a healthier lifestyle, including

physical therapy, an exercise program, nutrition changes, and later the

use of orthotics inside my shoes, there is NO STAGGER, NO LIMP.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi , you just said it all. Somedays are better than others for sure:)

Elaine

[Guest guest]

hi O,

for me staggering was something I had to deal with about 12 yrs ago, I've since

gone from canes to forearm crutches to a pretty constant use of a manual

wheelchair [ it's takes talent to fall when your already seated and frankly I'm

not that good ]. Probably my number 1 factors are fatigue and over exertion...

the over exertion is the hardest to gauge as what I can do in a day and get away

with it always varies, go figure. So get your rest and eat your beans at every

meal.

take care,

Mark

[Guest guest]

ddolan, I like your reply! That is such a great way I think to get them to even

glimpse the difficulty of walking with nerves that are dying in your feet and

ankles.

Dawn