I have had balance for longer than I can remember. Like many others I can't walk a straight line (can't draw one either, lol). But I also have a problem with being able to judge distances. I always see things much closer than they really are. Not sure if that is related to my chronic uveitis, which I know is part of my spondylitis, but at least I see things as close and don't crash into things as I imagine I would if I saw things further away. I'm lucky that my husband and I are retired and he does most of the driving. I do have a handicapped parking pass right now but that is only because of my recent knee replacement. Usually on my bad days he just drops me off close and then goes and parks.
As far as the rib pain I never related it to my spondylitis but I guess it probably is. I said something about it toy mom once and she said she gets it too and was told she had a nerve that occasionally got pinched so I never said anything to my doctor's, maybe I should.

I too have balance issues. Use a walker or cane, it is better than having broken bones due to falling because of losing balance. I also have rib/chest pain. Sometimes it is hard to breathe, sometimes feels like a heart attack. Pain and muscle spasms that can last from a few minutes to a couple of days. It feels like my ribs are breaking. I was told by my doctor that anywhere where muscle attaches to bone pain and inflammation can occur. I also get jaw pain.

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member..I see a surgeon Wednesday to talk about getting a Pain Pump.Do you like it?was it worth having the surgery?

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I have had balance problems due to severe scoliosis. I use a cane and a walker.

Hi Susan, I'm new here and I to have the same problem. I bounce from wall to wall. Think it's my pain meds. Hoping you will find some relief.