# Question about walking
**URL:** https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335
**Category:** Exercise, Lifestyle & Travel š§āāļø
**Tags:** vision, neuroplasticity, vestibular-migraine
**Created:** [June 21, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335 "2025-06-21T17:03:03Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [June 21, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/1 "2025-06-21T17:03:03Z")
The forum is very helpful, lots of good info I didnāt find elsewhere. My question is the walking. A few months before I was diagnosed with PPPD in Dec ā23, I was stumbling a bit on my daily walks. At first I attributed it to a detached retina from a cycling accident in ā14, but my staggered gait got progressively worse. Caused a fall in June ā24 that put me in the hospital for tests. Fast forwarding, walking now is still very staggering, necessitating a cane. Do all sorts of leg strengthening exercises, but no improvement. Still dealing with PPPD and dizziness, so that doesnāt help. Any thoughts?
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### Author:  [@sfnative](https://mvertigo.org/u/sfnative)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/2 "2025-06-22T03:08:18Z")
I struggle with balance ā I used a walking stick all the time for several years. Now that Iām more stable I only use it at night or when Iām walking on uneven ground. Preventative meds and vestibular therapy helped quite a bit. But one of the first signs that a VM episode is about to hit is when I begin to stumble, tip over or have trouble walking in a straight line. Even on good days my balance isnāt great but I keep walking no matter what. If you havenāt tried vestibular therapy, I recommend you give it a shot.
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/3 "2025-06-22T11:59:39Z")
Had several sessions back in early ā24. Going in for more next month. I do the ones I got from YouTube but balance actually got worse. Have also been doing leg strengthening exercises. Thanks so much for your response. It comes at a good time. Things to discuss with my Neurologist!
Alex
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/4 "2025-06-22T13:02:28Z")
ā¦.re-reading your comment. I have to take my hat off to you. Youāve been dealing with this for years. Iām going whacky after just a couple. Not how I thought Iād spend my Golden Years! But folks like you give me hope. Thanks again!
Alex
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### Author:  [@Caecg.214](https://mvertigo.org/u/Caecg.214)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/5 "2025-06-25T22:41:29Z")
When I started having vestibular migraine issues, my balance was greatly affected. I couldnāt sit, stand or walk and used a wheelchair for 12 years. But it was never a leg strength issue. Eventually surgery, meds, balance and vestibular physical therapy helped. I advanced to a walker and, in late 2023, a cane. I have improved immensely in the past few years and my migraines (although not gone) are under much better control. I hope you also improve.
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [June 26, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/6 "2025-06-26T00:40:34Z")
You have had quite a journey. Glad youāre finally on an upward path. Itās amazing how much migraines can affect all aspects of your being. Iāve been doing vestibular drills, but probably not to the level I need. Am scheduled to work with a vestibular trainer in early July. Hoping for the best.
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/7 "2026-09-07T18:22:50Z")
Have not posted in a while. Have been doing g all the daily exercises and walking short distance using trekking poles. I pretty much lost the sight in my left eye when I had a bike accident and a detached retina which couldnāt be repaired. Vision in right eye is perfect except when I walk outside. Then my vision gets blurry and very light sensitive. Iāve been told this is due to my brain being overloaded trying to adapt to the balance issues and only having one good eye. Anyone one ever had a similar reaction walking outside? If Iām in a car, no vision problems at all. Thanks!
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### Author:  [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/8 "2026-09-07T18:25:52Z")
> [@Alfiemc](#):
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> If Iām in a car, no vision problems at all.
I had similar, if in a car or (believe it or not), running or on roller skates or ice skates - no balance issues, but if walking again, all the imbalance came back.
My vision issues (nystagmus) were controlled by Amitriptyline that I took for 1.5 years.
Take care of yourself and keep persevering ā¦ you will improve and symptoms will settle down Iām sure!
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### Author:  [@sfnative](https://mvertigo.org/u/sfnative)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/9 "2026-09-07T18:32:00Z")
How interesting! Have you consulted with a neuro-optometrist or neuro-opthalmologist? Maybe thereās a solution for you with special glasses? Or something else? Worth checking out.
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### Author:  [@Alfiemc](https://mvertigo.org/u/Alfiemc)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/10 "2026-09-07T19:10:24Z")
Iām going to get an appointment with a neurologist-otolaryngologist. Hope he can sort it out. Heās rated a top doc here in Atlanta.
Thanks for the tip.
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### Author:  [@sfnative](https://mvertigo.org/u/sfnative)
#### Post date: [September 7, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/question-about-walking/24335/11 "2026-09-07T21:46:11Z")
Good. Keep us posted.