
Suggest Treatment For Lightheadedness And Poor Memory While Having Mood Disorder

Posted on
Thu, 14 Apr 2016


Question : YES ......My husband needs to use our computer soon, within 30 min. He has to finish up our sons taxes....... Do I need to wait or can I get your response back tomorrow before my dr.'s app.?
Ex. For my Mood Disorder, I do not take just 1 medicine for it, I am taking 5 different meds., which is an expensive issue r I will continue typing as long as I can. .......... I need to decide which type of Dr. to check out my new symptoms/ probably a Neurologist. .... Family history/ my Mom was petite (good weight), but she still had numerous health problems. We overlapped on a couple, but she had more serious problems than myself. ......Ex:Mom was finally seen by a great Neurologist, after being misdiagnosed for many years. Her dia. was Lewy Body Dementia. She died @ age 84 after chronic illnesses going back to 20 years old. She had care for over 18 years until her death. Her caregiving began due to having Pher. Neuropathy. .... My Mom used a wheel chair for 12 years, and then was in a nursing home for 5 years, completely bedridden. They used only a h. lift while she was there. She had lost all feeing in her legs by then. ..... Long story on this....but we finally found out after my mom was bedridden.( After seeing the new neurologist, the most likely cause for the neuropathy was due a medication she had been on since her brain surgery(benign). ....My mom would not agree to a new one, even though I begged her too. ........... My dad, who will be 90 in XXXXXXX has Vascular Dementia ..........( I typed this earlier/ repeat). I have read and re-read this over numerous times, trying to correct mistakes, to make myself clear.....not reading over any more....Will stop for tonight.........Wrote earlier... My mom also had many, many health problems, was diabetic..............Now back to me... I have already gone to a Neurologist a few years ago. Need to get a different one. Going back tomorrow to my Psycharist. My doctor does not accept Medicare/ have to pay out of pocket( $280.00 for 1 hour visit). Causes stress just to have to go there due to financial concerns. ................New symptom this Monday was lightheadedness and falling. I have never falling before. I am also having more memory issues and more hearing loss. I have numerous health issues. I'm on a lot of medication, due to Mood Disorder not otherwise specified,(not exactly Bi-Polar, even though that was my diagnose for many years), obesity ( began when I was 42, when I could no longer walk for my exercise of choice......went from 124 to over 160 with a few months. I am 4' 11" and inches and I currently weight 223 lbs. .......I have had asthma (since childhood), IBS ( diagnosed @ 24 years old). I also have Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and RA, Type 2 Diabetes , back issues ( had back surgery 2 )years ago. (rods and screws put in) In relation to ], Reflux disease, Sleep Apnea, Venous Reflux Disease( will start procedures/ next week after chronic pain for years...(I thought the pain was coming from my Fibromylgia. My medical dr. does not monitor my health issues well, due to her time restraints and me having numerous concerns. I go to multiple specialists, but my health care is not being coordinated among them. Will not list meds. now.....
Ex. For my Mood Disorder, I do not take just 1 medicine for it, I am taking 5 different meds., which is an expensive issue r I will continue typing as long as I can. .......... I need to decide which type of Dr. to check out my new symptoms/ probably a Neurologist. .... Family history/ my Mom was petite (good weight), but she still had numerous health problems. We overlapped on a couple, but she had more serious problems than myself. ......Ex:Mom was finally seen by a great Neurologist, after being misdiagnosed for many years. Her dia. was Lewy Body Dementia. She died @ age 84 after chronic illnesses going back to 20 years old. She had care for over 18 years until her death. Her caregiving began due to having Pher. Neuropathy. .... My Mom used a wheel chair for 12 years, and then was in a nursing home for 5 years, completely bedridden. They used only a h. lift while she was there. She had lost all feeing in her legs by then. ..... Long story on this....but we finally found out after my mom was bedridden.( After seeing the new neurologist, the most likely cause for the neuropathy was due a medication she had been on since her brain surgery(benign). ....My mom would not agree to a new one, even though I begged her too. ........... My dad, who will be 90 in XXXXXXX has Vascular Dementia ..........( I typed this earlier/ repeat). I have read and re-read this over numerous times, trying to correct mistakes, to make myself clear.....not reading over any more....Will stop for tonight.........Wrote earlier... My mom also had many, many health problems, was diabetic..............Now back to me... I have already gone to a Neurologist a few years ago. Need to get a different one. Going back tomorrow to my Psycharist. My doctor does not accept Medicare/ have to pay out of pocket( $280.00 for 1 hour visit). Causes stress just to have to go there due to financial concerns. ................New symptom this Monday was lightheadedness and falling. I have never falling before. I am also having more memory issues and more hearing loss. I have numerous health issues. I'm on a lot of medication, due to Mood Disorder not otherwise specified,(not exactly Bi-Polar, even though that was my diagnose for many years), obesity ( began when I was 42, when I could no longer walk for my exercise of choice......went from 124 to over 160 with a few months. I am 4' 11" and inches and I currently weight 223 lbs. .......I have had asthma (since childhood), IBS ( diagnosed @ 24 years old). I also have Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and RA, Type 2 Diabetes , back issues ( had back surgery 2 )years ago. (rods and screws put in) In relation to ], Reflux disease, Sleep Apnea, Venous Reflux Disease( will start procedures/ next week after chronic pain for years...(I thought the pain was coming from my Fibromylgia. My medical dr. does not monitor my health issues well, due to her time restraints and me having numerous concerns. I go to multiple specialists, but my health care is not being coordinated among them. Will not list meds. now.....
Brief Answer:
You need to consult a Neurologist at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HCM,
I can understand your concern.
Hi madam this is definitely a case to be seen by neurologist .
Meanwhile I advise you to get your blood pressure and heart rate monitored to rule out any ischeamic attacks.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Exercise regularly for 30 min daily which will release endorphins and improve your symptoms.
I advise you to take counseling sessions for atleast1-2 hours in a week which will help you to a large extent.
Continue with your present medication without fail.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
You need to consult a Neurologist at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HCM,
I can understand your concern.
Hi madam this is definitely a case to be seen by neurologist .
Meanwhile I advise you to get your blood pressure and heart rate monitored to rule out any ischeamic attacks.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Exercise regularly for 30 min daily which will release endorphins and improve your symptoms.
I advise you to take counseling sessions for atleast1-2 hours in a week which will help you to a large extent.
Continue with your present medication without fail.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Sonia Raina

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