Loss of balance is very common. the facebook blog Out-thinking Parkinsons by Gary Sharpe has several novel ways of minimizing this problem.

A good trick that I have found to help keep me going in a straight line is to swing your arms with each step. Left foot forward and right arm forward then right foot and left arm forward and keep on swinging. Other wise I too look like I am leaving a late night bar party. That is a bit embarrassing going down the hallway at church. PD likes to throw surprises at you. Just be ready to meet them head on and fight right back. Keep on keeping on.

take it slow give yourself a break ur not alone btw no one knows what tomorrow brings be positive and count your blessings

I agree....walkers become a necessity for balance and safety. Also, check with your PD doctor about adjusting meds.

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member I have the same problem.. And if in dim light or dark, I lose my balance and have too feel my way along. I guess it is simply because of PD. I also walk like a drunk.

Update: I saw eye doctor today and he said I have diplopia which causes these symptoms also. So that might be something to check out. He said cataract surgery might help so I plan to have that in the near future.

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