How to answer the question " Have you fallen"?

Should be simple yes or no, but starting to think I need to change my answer. I always answer " No, I have not fallen to the ground, but I do loose balance and start to fall. I have landed against a doorway ( results in large bruises), car door, the bed, furniture, of caught myself on my husband. Other times I am able to regain my balance and just stumble. However, the person then marks 'No", and that is it. This happens muliple times a week. My husband says I need to… read more

sign up to view previous answers 1 of 6

A MyMSTeam Member said:

Yes, tell them you've almost fallen! The question is asked 1) to keep you safe while at the doctor's, lab, etc. and 2) to keep track of your symptoms.

posted 3 months ago  

hug useful?