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why do I suddenly fall?

Posted by again @again, Sep 1, 2023

Why do I suddenly fall? I'll be walking along and my legs collapse. Any idea why? I do not have MS, Parkinsons, or any other defined disease.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Nov 20, 2023
In reply to @joyce1234 "My husband , if he looks up, or is startled in some way just falls. He..." + (show)
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My husband , if he looks up, or is startled in some way just falls. He has had a brain mri ,seen ear, eye,noe dr, and a neurologist. We have been told they cannot find anything wrong, In the meantime, his symtons contine to worsen. Any ideas?

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Not to be sarcastic but obviously try to avoid gazing upward and it almost sounds a little like a vasovagal response to the neck/head possibly causing a decrease in blood supply to his brain. No I don’t think anything would show on imaging or and EEG. Please excuse this dumb question but has he tried duplicating the position in the presence of the professionals? I would presume your husband would repeat the same psychological response?

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taosmary | @taosmary | Nov 21, 2023

Please have your carotid arteries checked with ultrasound. Occlusion can cause a fall or loss of consciousness when simply turning the head.

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