I didn't know where to post because I guess this isn't so much dizziness or vertigo. What would this be called? For a week now I've noticed I lean heavily to the right when sitting or walking, almost like my body is being pulled and weighed down on that side. No tingling or numbness though, the room isn't spinning or anything. Really just feels like my spatial awareness is off.
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My body keeps leaning to the right, anyone else have a similar symptom?
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Yes, I have had this. It is just an exacerbation. Sometimes it lasts only 24 hours, sometimes days. Mine sometimes also comes with an inability to control my abdominal muscles, like they are very weak. I cannot sit up without help. I fall over if I try to sit down, or even sit on the floor. It is very weird, but due to a lesion in the brain.
Call your neurologist and tell them about it. They may or may not order steroids.
Good luck!
Take care
LisaDisabled RN with MS for 14 years
SPMS EDSS 7.5 Wheelchair (but a racing one)
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I have had this happen also. I also thought it was just an exacerbation. Mine has lasted anywhere from 24 - 48 hours, sometimes more days. I also have troubles controlling my abdominal muscles, like they are weak. I just lay down for a long time. The lesions in the brain cause weird things to happen we cannot know. I would also suggest that you call your neurologist and tell them about it. Have you used steroids?
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Yes I have this frequently especially when I'm fatigued. I would start walking in the middle of the hallway and slowly drift to the wall. I have gotten used to wall walking now. Usually I'll just start right off near the wall. I have some proprioception problems so touching the wall as I walk helps me. Glad to hear you are better. Good luck at your appointment.
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i lean to the left, it definately started with an exacerbation and improved but now as i tire later in the day i find it takes a lot of effort to remain sitting upright. biggest issue is that i sleep sitting up and find i can end up leaning very close to the edge of the bed as i also drift that way in my sleep so i have gotten a wedge to help prop me up and prevent me doing a nose dive off the bed!
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Me too!
Originally posted by AriD View PostYes I have this frequently especially when I'm fatigued. I would start walking in the middle of the hallway and slowly drift to the wall. I have gotten used to wall walking now. Usually I'll just start right off near the wall. I have some proprioception problems so touching the wall as I walk helps me. Glad to hear you are better. Good luck at your appointment.
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