Hi Everyone,
I would like any tips on dealing with this please?
What are the best footwear to wear?
Any help with walking?
Any help with balance?
Any advice is appreciated, thanks xx
Hi,
Sorry about your diagnosis.
Walking and balance are a common symptoms.
Have you got a stick? Lots available in different colours. The handle should be up to your wrist.
I can’t wear slip on shoes or heels anymore. Just have to find out which shoes stay on and are comfortable.
Look after yourself.
Jen
Even with MS, balance can improve with practice - I know!
Try standing on one leg (or if that’s not possible just put the toes of your other foot on the floor. Try walking toe to heel, try a wobble cushion. None of this will probably be easy (or even possible) to begin with but slowly, slowly, with perseverance things will improve. Keep positive!
If you’re wobbly, get a cane. It was embarrassing at first, but I swear by mine now and have several in different colors and styles.
For shoes, I’ve found that I prefer ones with smooth, thin soles. If I try wearing rubber-soled shoes, I trip a lot more, but there’s also a greater risk of falling on smooth floors. It’s a lose/lose situation!
I gave up heels years ago and actually prefer tie-on suede moccasins. Not sure they’d actually be available in the UK, though.
I have used this for balance its very good and helped me a lot.
Exercises for MS symptoms | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK (mssociety.org.uk)
the MS has a lot of good videos we can follow.
oh and welcome. x