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My muscle control is getting worse. I tripped on a christmas box today and my knees are very bruised but I'm ok. Last month, I fell down a few stairs.
I'm still not sure I have ALS or lyme. I guess there's nothing I can do until I break a bone and end up in a wheelchair.
I feel like an old woman although I'm only 51.
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I fell the other day over Christmas presents too!
I was right at the top of the stairs and was so glad I didn't tumble down the stairs.
I have this fear I will fall and land in some horrible position and the firemen who all look 18 will have to come and help me.
I am older than you....it becomes a real fear as we get older. Lyme makes it worse.
Has your doc said anything about it? Sorry if you posted info before, I don't retain much.
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Billy Graham Posts: 1967 | From California | Registered: Oct 2010
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I fell recently as well and felt stupid, but hey what can you do. My shoulder hurt really bad the next day and I skinned my knee through my fleece pants. Everything is fine now. I have to be extra careful, especially in the mornings.
I am 46. I fell when I was 38 as well, and was put on a walker. Hey, at least we aren't in wheelchairs. I had two or three docs tell me I would be before 40, so I'm thankful I'm not. I do have leg braces that I used to wear when I left the house. Even if I have to go back to wearing those, at least it won't be a chair..for now.
Hang in there, just remember to take it slow and be more careful. It takes some adjustment but it will help.
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