Question 1

i was sitting completely still and it felt as if i was falling backwards. what causes that?

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Be seen: It sounds like vertigo.  Be seen for a diagnosis.

Question 2

what causes that falling backwards feeling after you take off high heels?

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High heels: The strain is taken off of the bottom of the footand there is added pressure from the achilles tendon pulling on the back of the heel.

Question 3

standing still looking at phone.  felt as if i was falling backwards for about two seconds.  what would cause this?  heat?  bp? dehydration? anxiety?

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.: All of the reasons you have mentioned could be the cause.  However, inner ear infections, medications and other medical possibilities warrant a visit to your doctor if symptoms continue or progress.

Question 4

i always feel like i'm falling backwards. why?

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Be seen: It sounds like vertigo.  Be seen for a diagnosis.

Question 5

always feel like im falling backwards in flats?

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Be seen: It sounds like vertigo.  Be seen for a diagnosis.

Question 6

is falling backwards one of the symtoms falling backwards?

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I think so.: Repetitive text is another symptom.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: falling backwards?

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Falling backwards: Falling backwards (Backward disequilibrium )  A 
 postural disorder with tendency to fall backwards can be a sign of  brain problems. (example:  progressive supranuclear palsy). For other causes see:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2682399/

Question 8

can you get a broken rib from falling backwards?

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Yes you can.: Broken ribs are most commonly the result of blunt trauma.  A simple fall can result in a broken rib or two.

Most heal on their own without surgery, but it appears that multiple broken ribs that affect breathing do better when fixed with modern plate and screw devices.

Question 9

i'm experiencing sporadic disorientation frequently, difficult to describe.  feels as if i'm falling backwards despite not actually physically so.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This could be a serious condition and should be checked out !

Question 10

can falling backwards while sitting on a chair break your neck?

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Its possible: Any trauma can have the potential to cause a fracture.

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I was sitting completely still and it felt as if i was falling backwards. what causes that?

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What causes that falling backwards feeling after you take off high heels?

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Standing still looking at phone. felt as if i was falling backwards for about two seconds. what would cause this? heat? bp? dehydration? anxiety?

A member asked:

I always feel like i'm falling backwards. why?

A member asked:

Always feel like im falling backwards in flats?

A member asked:

Is falling backwards one of the symtoms falling backwards?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: falling backwards?

A member asked:

Can you get a broken rib from falling backwards?

A member asked:

I'm experiencing sporadic disorientation frequently, difficult to describe. feels as if i'm falling backwards despite not actually physically so.

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Can falling backwards while sitting on a chair break your neck?

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