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In reply to the discussion: Anyone have balance issues, [View all]

No Vested Interest

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10. Yes, to some degree. Have cataracts, high BP addresed with meds,
Sat Jun 7, 2014, 02:03 PM
Jun 2014

and other issues.

Am scheduling cataract surgery for the fall, more for vision reasons than balance, and for the convenience of having the surgery done before holidays and winter.

Thank goodness, I have not fallen, as I would have a problem getting up- knee replacement surgery 10 yrs ago makes use of knees in that regard problematic, if not impossible.

My answer to any balance issues I have - not serious- is to use a cane when on uneven or wet surfaces. I don't use a cane indoors, and most times out-of-doors, but when going to unknown situations I take one along and then determine if it's necessary. I have a standard cane and a folding one, the latter is kept in the car along with an umbrella.

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Anyone have balance issues, [View all] elleng Jun 2014 OP
Only my check book jaysunb Jun 2014 #1
HA! elleng Jun 2014 #2
Yes, but related in my case to undertreated hypertension. NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #3
Gotcha, SKP. elleng Jun 2014 #4
Be well, Ellen! NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #5
Yes and best to you, SKP. Have been following. elleng Jun 2014 #6
Happy days, have fun tomorrow! NYC_SKP Jun 2014 #7
Love you, SKP. elleng Jun 2014 #8
Hope your surgery will go well LiberalLoner Jun 2014 #9
Thanks, Loner. elleng Jun 2014 #13
Yes, to some degree. Have cataracts, high BP addresed with meds, No Vested Interest Jun 2014 #10
Good luck with your surgery. RebelOne Jun 2014 #11
Thanks. I'm not worried so much about the surgery No Vested Interest Jun 2014 #12
I'm on my last week of eye drops Crewleader Jun 2014 #15
Thanks and best to you, Crew. elleng Jun 2014 #16
Good to know that you're seeing so well again. No Vested Interest Jun 2014 #17
I'm with you, No Vested, elleng Jun 2014 #14
*Starting to have…* ImaPolitico Dec 2014 #18
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