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1 posted on 04/21/2005 8:38:36 PM PDT by Empireoftheatom48
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To: Empireoftheatom48

Here's my advice:
1. Get a second opinion. Any physician worth his salt will not be offended.There are now medical doctors whose specialty is Gerontology ( the elderly). If you live near a Medical School, they may have such a specialist on the staff.
2. Has she been seen by a psychiatrist for screening. Often the elderly have anxiety mixed with depression.
However, having said that, she may also be on too many meds.
3. Try the internet for general information also.

Don't give up! Keep looking for more help and make sure you also talk with the doctors. There is nothing more helpful for anyone than a concerned family member who is acting as advocate.


2 posted on 04/21/2005 8:47:03 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Conservative & Rational..what a concept!)
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To: Empireoftheatom48

Inner ear infection perhaps? I know there are some ear disorders that can cause one to hear things and have balance difficulties. Worth ruling out anyway...


3 posted on 04/21/2005 8:47:04 PM PDT by Americanchild
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To: Empireoftheatom48

Get her to a proper Dr and ensure she has anxiety disorder. After that there are plenty of medications to handle the problem. As people age they are not as active, which can effect the brain chemistry. The body produces many hormones and chemicals during physical activities (the runners high) which establish a certain balance. Even at my barely post pubescent age of 52 if I don't run as much during the week, I can get sluggish and irritable. (FWIW - I only run 15 miles a week, and not in the snow, I'm not one of them!)


4 posted on 04/21/2005 8:48:55 PM PDT by ProudVet77
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Is she on Prozac or similar type anti-depressants for the anxiety? I ask because my sister and I won't take those types because we both hear what sounds like electrical currents. They hit out of the blue so they aren't a constant sound. It's quite disconcerting.


5 posted on 04/21/2005 8:50:34 PM PDT by Sally'sConcerns (Prayers for TexasCowboy's full success in kicking that nasty cancer's butt. My bet is on TC winning!)
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To: Empireoftheatom48

Hearing a noise and then falling down is not a panic attack. Your mother needs to see a neurologist.


6 posted on 04/21/2005 9:47:03 PM PDT by AQGeiger (Have you hugged your soldier today?)
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My mom has done quite a bit better after I got her some Acetyl L-Carnitine. Also when my sister was having anxiety attacks she took 5 HTP and it helped her tremendously. Your mom is quite old and if I were to give her anything I would start out with at least 1/2 of what some else would take. You should aways ask a doctor who knows about supplementation before you give her anything but these two things could help as they helped others. If you ask an average doctor who doesn't understand supplementation they will not know what to tell you and will probably tell you not to try any natural remedy but want to give her only medication. If you look for a natural-path doctor they might be able to help you.
7 posted on 04/21/2005 10:38:23 PM PDT by Bellflower (A new day is Coming!)
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I was going to post my advice, but after reading the thread, I highly recommend you read and reread posts 2-7.


8 posted on 04/21/2005 10:39:53 PM PDT by Petronski (Pope Benedict XVI: A German Shepherd on the Throne of Peter)
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To: Empireoftheatom48

First, it could be middle ear problem. You get tinnitus then vertigo. Hard to treat.

Second, it could be an atypical seizure. we sometimes see this after a small stroke. You diagnose it by doing an MRI of the brain (make sure they check the cerebellum) and sometimes an EEG (Brain wave test). You start a small dose of anti seizure medicine and it goes away.

A GOOD neurologist with geriatric experience or a geriatric physician could help. Even your general doctor (GP or Internist) could do the tests while awaiting her neurology appointment.

Does she have any weakness in an arm or in her face when this happens?

Finally, check blood pressure, blood sugar, and listen to her neck. She could be having Transient Ischemic attacks-- tia's== mini strokes.


10 posted on 04/22/2005 4:25:53 AM PDT by LadyDoc (liberals only love politically correct poor people)
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Sounds like Lhermittes sign. Could be cervical disk problem, MS, or other problem that causes an electrical like shock feeling to radiate from the back of the head, down the back, and into the legs. It can also be heard in the ears as an electrical buzzing sound.


12 posted on 04/22/2005 2:23:32 PM PDT by bluesagewoman
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