I am 85 and have had conflicting diognosis. About four years ago I fell ( due to a wrench slipping) and hit my head on concrete. Never lost conscious, but took six staples to close the wound. A little over a year later,I became aware I could walk a straight line. No pain involved and thought it would pass. It got worse so went to my internist. He sent me to a Neurologist at Metholisist Hospital Houston, tx. He ordered mri and spinal tap. Spinal made NO difference in my walking! He said I have NPH and needed surgery to get better. I wanted second opinion, and went to the top group at University Texas Medical branch. 2 nd spinal & mri. No change in my walking. Their lengthly opponion was I may have it but the test don’t verify it. About six months latter I found the top truma brain surgeon with Herman Memorial Hospital. Again he looked at the old test and decided I may have it, but can’t verify it. Did NOT recommend surgery based on the earlier test. In the mean time my balance is getting worse as my walking stibility. I need a knee replacement which adds to the confusion. I have recently gone into a wheel chair! I go to the gym once a week for leg exercises. I feel good and would fly to see whoever if it would help. I have always been very active, and this has shut me down. Anyone have any suggestions.
Jim Huddleston