Loss Of Balance

[Islander]

This morning while I was moving lightweight things from one side of a room. to the other, I experienced a queer sensation and wondered if you people could shed any light on it. The distance I was walking was no more than 10 steps and I wasn't hurrying. I had moved a few things and then I picked up a small object, turned to walk with it and couldn't ! Well , I could not go forward as I was aiming for I was lurching sideways and unable to stop! It lasted between five and ten seconds , during which time I felt I had no control on where I was walking. Any ideas ?

[dannyk13]

How old are you? Loss of balance is common in the elderly.

[pastafreak]

It "could" be an inner ear problem. Sqad can give you more information.

[choux]

Any problems with your ears?

[choux]

BPPV?

[choux]

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vertigo/

[ubasses]

Did you get up quickly, it could have been a drop in blood pressure.

[ummmm]

Blood pressure or could you possibly be low in Vit D or B?

[Islander]

I am approaching 60 years Danny. Pasta, now there's a thought. I may have a problem with my right ear. Choux, no it wasn't like that. And no, Ubasses, I was just bumbling along , no sudden movements.

[choux]

For some just turning their heads is enough to exacerbate a problem with the inner ear. Best to wait for Sqad then.

[pastafreak]

I too thought of BPPV, as I'm a sufferer. As I was reminded when I got up this morning...:(

[Sqad]

Not enough information.....apart from that you are nearing 60 years of age.
Are you suffering from any underlying medical problem, or had any problems in the past and are you taking any tablets.

It does not seem life threatening and not at all like inner ear disorders (BPPV or the like)

I would agree that following the movements that you made and the transient nature of the problem, it sounds like a normal physiological response to multiple head movements in a short space of time.

No big deal, just monitor the situation for the next few weeks.

[Islander]

Thanks Sqad.