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falling over

I have impaired mobility, and constant pain in my lower body. recently I have started to stumble or fall over indoors, no damage so far!!!!!!!!!!! any advice welcome I am 70 years old
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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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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
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