If you have vertigo, you need to exercise and get rid of some of that because turning will be hard and dangerous. I tried turning to the left in 12 steps, turning to the middle in 12 steps, then turning to the right in 12 steps. Turn very slowly. Then you can start walking without as much dizziness. I would walk for 10 minutes, then 20 minutes, then 30 minutes (over time). The more time that you can dedicate to practice, you will be so impressed with your results. I know that everyone is different, but I was on the couch and home health care had to make me exercise and everything else. I’m blessed over a 3 year period. It’s not a quick solution but I’m going to church now-as long as someone gives me a ride. Good luck on your journey. Take care.
My low tech, non-prescription solution is a cane. I resisted it for the longest time for many reasons, most of them vien and irrational. I didn't really care too much about how it made me look weak or weird because why does a youngish, healthy looking guy need a cane, blah blah blah. I got over that after I had a couple falls, in public. What's left of my cat like reflexes spared me from injury but did nothing to help with the embarrassment I felt at the time.
I started, as probably a lot of people in this situation would, with one of those canes you can get at almost any pharmacy. It didn't take long for me to hate those things so I went on line and found a more stylish and far sturdier cane.
It was a tuff pill to swallow but it was the right thing for me. I have since collected a number of different ones including one with a sword inside. The grocery store cane gets used when I work in the yard and I haven't had any serious falls since.
This summer was extremely deadly with the heat oh my goodness well thank goodness for air conditioners Mr carrier the man that invented air conditioning I would like to dig him up and give him a kiss.
There are several treatment approaches that can help with MS walking difficulties. Here are some key options to discuss with your healthcare provider:
• Medications like muscle relaxants (including baclofen, tizanidine, and cyclobenzaprine)
• Physical therapy and regular exercise (at least 5 days per week)
• Assistive Show Full Answer
Low tech solution was strength training and physical therapy with people who specialized in MS. I’ve been doing strength training for 2 years and physical therapy specifically for ankle and balance for 4 months.
I also use walking sticks instead of a cane which really helped with balance and fatigue. It helps you to walk upright instead of listing to one side.
Like others I take dalfampridine ER, and baclofen. I also take duloxetine hydrochloride.
I think you have to use more than one approach in managing walking. This combination works fairly well for me.
Best of luck 😊