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Falling for no apparent reason: Any ideas?

Posted by callalily74 @callalily74, Aug 11, 2016

I'm 75, active, female, and constantly falling for seemingly no reason. I just fall! Three times already this week. In one fall, I split my ear and required 8 stitches. No dizziness, etc.

I need falling prevention classes in Seacoast NH. I am getting very worried that one of these falls will result in serious injury. Perhaps I need some kind of testing. Tomorrow, I'm going to an ENT doctor who was referred to me by a doctor at the Urgent Care Clinic who said my ear was infected. The ENT receptionist said maybe he'll refer me to an audiologist or optometrist to do balance, inner ear testing, etc. Does that sound about right to anybody who knows what I'm talking about. Remember, no lightheadedness or dizziness, etc. I take several medications for depression, anxiety, cholesterol, etc, but my mind does not feel foggy or cloudy.

Please help me find an appropriate doctor specializing in this issue. Or a suitable class or program. I am getting scared now. It happens too much. I only was really hurt once so far when I split my ear when I fell, but I know it can happen any time now and maybe disable me, or worse.

Please help me. I'll be here to see any posts all day today and am free to answer any questions you may have.

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lmm6059 | @lmm6059 | Jun 2 5:15pm

I started fainting and falling in September 2024 for no apparent reason. After several falls and trips to the hospital, I was tested multiple times with multiple diagnose. I was finally diagnosed with MSA, a terminal, debilitating, progressive disease, which I had never even heard of. I finally found out. I have orthostatic hypotension, which is a problem with blood pressure dropping too fast when I stood up, I saw a neurologist who diagnosed my problem.

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txnldy26yahoo | @txnldy26yahoo | Jun 2 6:48pm
In reply to @again "Don’t stop researching! Checkout glutathione and hydrocephalus. Read about herbs. Take milk thistle for sure! (a..." + (show)
@again

Don’t stop researching! Checkout glutathione and hydrocephalus. Read about herbs. Take milk thistle for sure! (a healthy liver is vital, no matter what else is wrong with you.) No one else is going to solve this problem for you, but the more you study, the more you’ll learn. Try things. Ask every doctor you see if they have an idea. It’s depressing, but you can find answers. The great thing about herbal remedies and other natural treatments is that they tend to treat multiple problems, so even if one doesn’t fix your primary problem, it may help something else. And don’t forget the routine things: a good diet, exercise (with walking sticks, cain, or chair, whatever it takes.

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Thank you so much for your support. I will check out the two things you talked about in the beginning of this response. I finally had a MRA this past Saturday. Got results today on MyChart. The only thing I took away from it was I have abnormalities and I need to get a CTA. Seeing neurologist next Monday to discuss results.

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cctee | @cctee | Jun 3 11:40am
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@lmm6059

I started fainting and falling in September 2024 for no apparent reason. After several falls and trips to the hospital, I was tested multiple times with multiple diagnose. I was finally diagnosed with MSA, a terminal, debilitating, progressive disease, which I had never even heard of. I finally found out. I have orthostatic hypotension, which is a problem with blood pressure dropping too fast when I stood up, I saw a neurologist who diagnosed my problem.

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@Imm6059, I am so sorry for your MSA dx. I am working towards that dx myself. I have mostly autonomic symptoms OH, urinary, temperature problems, breathing, sleep issues. What things are you dealing with? I had the Syn-One test, and I’m waiting for those results. This is such a horrible disease, it is just devastating. Prayer for you as you come to terms with it. ❤️

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bobweller | @bobweller | 1 day ago
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@cctee

@Imm6059, I am so sorry for your MSA dx. I am working towards that dx myself. I have mostly autonomic symptoms OH, urinary, temperature problems, breathing, sleep issues. What things are you dealing with? I had the Syn-One test, and I’m waiting for those results. This is such a horrible disease, it is just devastating. Prayer for you as you come to terms with it. ❤️

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My sister had this years ago. She was finally diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. You will need a Neurologist for a review.

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cctee | @cctee | 22 hours ago
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@bobweller

My sister had this years ago. She was finally diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. You will need a Neurologist for a review.

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Did your sister have Multiple System Atrophy or Parkinson Disease? What were her symptoms?

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bobweller | @bobweller | 2 hours ago
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@cctee

Did your sister have Multiple System Atrophy or Parkinson Disease? What were her symptoms?

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She lives 6 hours away from me for many years now. I waa not there to witness or discuss her symptoms much. I see her a few times a year the past 3 years. My youngest nephew takes care of her and her estate with my oldest nephew. I truly never got down to each symptom. Sorry but now I see a Neurologist because of pheriferial neuropathy and my fear of getting PD.

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