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Loss of balance, nauseous
82 years old. Diagnosed with Parkinsons Dec,/23. Mild tremors on left side is worst it has been to date but this morning I had a strange lack of balance to the left. It felt like something was pulling me down and I couldn't stop it . I was sitting on the bed so I was able to lay down on my side but then I began to experience nausea and began to vomit.I dosed off after a while, slept for an hour and began to feel better.Pretty scary experience. Anything I can do if this happened while I'm out shopping or driving?
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Thankyou Teresa
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1 ReactionMentioning this balance/dizziness problem to the ENT is a really good idea, @canuck82. Often there are problems with the inner ear that can contribute to balance problems. Vestibular therapy can be very helpful. If it is not mentioned by your doctor, you can certainly request it.
At 82 with Parkinsons, COPD my back goes out more than I do, my eye sight is terrible, my memory is so bad I hid my own easter eggs this year. I feel like a stranger in my own life.
Thankyou Teresa. Never had a balance problem before. My Doctor sent me to a neurologist who had me do some different movement exersizes, I;ll be seeing an ENT on Tuesday for hearing aid testing. I'll bring this up to her then. Thanks for the suggestions.
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1 ReactionHello @canuck82
Balance and vertigo problems can certainly be part of a Parkinson's diagnosis. As @becsbuddy mentioned, this should be reported to your doctor.
It is not uncommon for people with Parkinson's to develop balance/dizziness/nausea problems. Once you make your doctor aware of this problem balance testing can be done and perhaps a visit to an ENT specialist.
Have you previously had balance testing? What types of diagnostic tests were ordered by your doctor?
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1 ReactionThankyou Becky, your suggestions do sound reasonable.
@canuck82 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! While I don’t have any specific tips for you, I do have some suggestion. First, you want to let your doctor know that this happened. They may feel that the medications you are on are too strong/weak. Second, ask your doctor for a physical therapy appointment. PT can make sure you are safe and give you ideas of what to do if this happens again. Third—do you have help at home? You may need it for a while.
Do these suggestions sound reasonable to you? I’m also going to ask @hopeful33250 if she would read your post. She also has Parkinson’s
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