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Dec 10, 2016, 02:39 PM
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This is the 4th time in 6 weeks.
I'm really hurting myself. I think the cement floor had a little water from sink where I wash my hands. My flip flops are kinda slick. Boom down I went in front of toilet. 3 weeks ago I fell down on the cement stairs and cracked my head hard. I was holding my cat on my shoulder with one hand. Now I don't carry anything going up and down stairs. Use a backpack. I fell going up stairs carrying water bottles. Hurt my knee bad. I think it's a balance issue. Or not picking up my feet. Or slipping in the rain. Do you fall or slip? Could temazepam cause this I wonder?
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Dec 10, 2016, 02:44 PM
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I had flip flops like that- I never fell but my feet would slip from under me.
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Dec 10, 2016, 02:54 PM
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I've been falling a lot myself recently, I know how much it can hurt. I'm thinking I need to see my PCP to see if something is going on inside my body that's causing it.
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Dx: BP2 and MDD Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia Diagnosed in May 2016 |
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Dec 10, 2016, 03:17 PM
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Oh no...be careful! Are you dizzy at all, could be a side effect...could be something inner ear to
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Dec 10, 2016, 03:42 PM
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Not dizzy. And happens so fast! Like a car crash. I don't even feel it coming till I'm hurt and struggling to get up. This is the third change of flip flops.
I walked barefoot for awhile last night. But it did happen right after waking up from nightmare when my heart was pounding and I felt all panicked.
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Bipolar 1Day Vraylar 3 mg. Wellbutrin 150 Night meds Temazepam 30 mg or lorazepam Hasn't helped yet. From sunny California! |
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Dec 10, 2016, 07:47 PM
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Are you well hydrated? Sometimes being a little dehydrated will lower blood pressure, which in turn can cause falls. And yes, your medication could be the culprit...anything that makes you sleepy can contribute to falls. Please see your doctor for a blood-pressure check, and make sure you're drinking enough fluids (at least 2-3 liters per day). Keep us posted.
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Dec 10, 2016, 09:09 PM
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I started falling and slipping a lot years ago. I have to be very careful. Meds can make it worse depending on the med. please be careful...hitting your head is so dangerous. (((Hugs)))
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Dec 11, 2016, 09:06 AM
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I know part of my problem is that I also have Spina Bifida. Even though I am completely mobile, my balance at times can be thrown off. Unfortunately it seems that it has gotten worse as I've gotten older.
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Dx: BP2 and MDD Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia Diagnosed in May 2016 |
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Dec 11, 2016, 12:40 PM
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Hope you're doing better today, OC.
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Dec 11, 2016, 01:18 PM
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I do drink lots of water. At least a gallon per day.
I take flashlight and try to be more aware. Thanks.
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Bipolar 1Day Vraylar 3 mg. Wellbutrin 150 Night meds Temazepam 30 mg or lorazepam Hasn't helped yet. From sunny California! |
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