Question 1

i've kind of been confused lately. sometimes i can't think of how to spell a word and when i close my eyes i lose my balance. normal?

Accepted Answer

Neither is normal: You should see your doc for the sir william osler neurologic exam.  These symptoms need explanation.

Question 2

i lose my balance when i close my eyes and going up or down stairs i feel like i need handrail?

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: Do you lose your balance when you close your eyes and you are standing on level ground? You can see a neurologist for an evaluation to be certain there is not an issue. If you keep your balance with your eyes open, then keep them open when going up or down stairs to prevent a fall. Good luck!

Question 3

hello, i lose balance when i close my eyes, i feel my vision shaking when i'm tired and it doesn't stop by me wanting it to stop, my head occasionally feels uncomfortable (not pain, it's more like heavy i guess), and it's a little better when i open and m

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Balance: You might start with an audio gram and then a physical examination by your neurologist

Question 4

i've had balance problems for the last 6 months. can't close my eyes in the shower without losing my balance, often bump into things. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Get an eye, ear exam: Your inner ears may be affected, eyes need to be examined, and detailed history by a neuro-ophthalmologist with exam may be needed to rule out multiple sclerosis.

Question 5

being off of seizure meds for a while is fast moving eyes and lose of balance side effects?

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus: It sounds like you are having nystagmus localized to the cerebellum (due to your balance problems). I would seek care from your neurologist asap.

Question 6

horrible headaches i get headaches everyday or 2  and when i do they are so bad i throw up and get dizzy and lose balance i also see stars or black out for a few seconds.its very hard for me to see when i get a headache. everytime i get one my eyes hurt,

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At : At this point you have complex headache symptoms to include loss of balance, dizziness, vomiting and blacking out. Your headaches are also quite frequent.  You could easily fall and become injured. You absolutely need to be seen by the doctor. Your physician is likely to refer you to a neurologist. The source of your headaches needs to be evaluated, so that you can be properly treated.

Question 7

lose of balance. and sudden pain behind my right eye. no nausea or head ache.

Accepted Answer

Eye pain: There are several types of migraines and some can present with eye pain. There are also some eye disorders that can present this way. Best advice for this is to see your doctor.

Question 8

why do i lose balane when i close my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Balance and eyes: There are 3 systems that provide our brain with information in order to keep our balance: inner ear, vision, and sensation from our feet.  A person needs two of the three to be working well to keep balance.  Many diabetics fall at night because of poor visibility and poor sensation in their feet.  Our eyes provide visual input to the brain about our position.

Question 9

when i close my eyes to go to sleep my body starts twitching and jerking and only stops when i open my eyes again. i am losing sleep?

Accepted Answer

No- normal: this is called a hypnogognic effect, often described as falling or twitching: this occurs right before falling asleep. It  is harmless

Question 10

why am i losing my vision in one my eyes?

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Many causes: If the vision is diminishing in one eye only, you need to have an ophthalmologist examine your eyes quickly.  There are many causes from a need for glasses, vascular problems, systemic disease like diabetes, retinal detachment and many others.  Get evaluated as soon as possible.

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When I close my eyes I lose my balance

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I've kind of been confused lately. sometimes i can't think of how to spell a word and when i close my eyes i lose my balance. normal?

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I lose my balance when i close my eyes and going up or down stairs i feel like i need handrail?

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Hello, i lose balance when i close my eyes, i feel my vision shaking when i'm tired and it doesn't stop by me wanting it to stop, my head occasionally feels uncomfortable (not pain, it's more like heavy i guess), and it's a little better when i open and m

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I've had balance problems for the last 6 months. can't close my eyes in the shower without losing my balance, often bump into things. what to do?

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Being off of seizure meds for a while is fast moving eyes and lose of balance side effects?

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Horrible headaches i get headaches everyday or 2 and when i do they are so bad i throw up and get dizzy and lose balance i also see stars or black out for a few seconds.its very hard for me to see when i get a headache. everytime i get one my eyes hurt,

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Lose of balance. and sudden pain behind my right eye. no nausea or head ache.

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Why do i lose balane when i close my eyes?

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When i close my eyes to go to sleep my body starts twitching and jerking and only stops when i open my eyes again. i am losing sleep?

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Why am i losing my vision in one my eyes?

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