I often have stumble when I first stand up. It usually takes a minute or two to regain my balance. I don't feel any pain or dizziness when this happens. It feels like I can't fully control my legs. It happens once or twice a day. Should I see a doctor?
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Yes, you should see a doctor to investigate your postural hypotension. There may be transient cerebellar ischemia causing your loss of balance when you get up from lying down position. In the mean time, sit in bed for a minute or two when you wake up from sleep, before stepping out of bed.
Yes, you should see see a doctor to investigate your postural hypotension. There may transient cerebellar ischemia causing your loss of balance when get up from lying down position. In the mean time, sit in a bed for a minute or two when you wake up from sleep, before stepping out of bed.
Yes, you should see someone asap. Given your age and gender, this might be related to blood pressure, simple anemia, or something neurological. Preliminary exam and simple blood work is the right place to start. If you want me to take an in depth look, please go to my website and schedule a phone consultation. www.vthousecalls.com
I had a similar problem. After several consults, it was decided that it was not inner ear but peripheral neuropathy.
Any provider with a tuning fork could evaluate this without expensive tests. Treatment is of course a different question.
Any provider with a tuning fork could evaluate this without expensive tests. Treatment is of course a different question.
you should see a doc to have your blood pressure and balance/strength checked
Yes. It could be a pinched spinal cord when sittig, or verigo, or Bo
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With the fact it has been going on for a month, 1-2 times a day, I think it's good idea to see a primary care doctor soon who may refer you to neurologist if needed.
It's hard figure out the exact reason with the available information, but more history with exam and some labs including blood counts, electrolyte, liver and thyroid tests and vitamin levels might help to nail it down.
It's hard figure out the exact reason with the available information, but more history with exam and some labs including blood counts, electrolyte, liver and thyroid tests and vitamin levels might help to nail it down.
Wow, Yes!! these are serious symptoms. Although it could be only musculoskeletal concerning leg musculature, it could also involve lesion(s) in the cerebellum in the brain, subluxation of atlas and/or axis vertebrae, mitocondrial dysfunction, etc. etc.
would start with a very excellent GP MD to fully evaluate ALL body systems through History, and physical exam. From there either a Nuerologist MD or a Chiropractic Nuerologist for further diagnostics of brain function, spinal evaluation by a Doctor of Chiropractic, and then possibly a Physical therapist for muscular rehab.
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would start with a very excellent GP MD to fully evaluate ALL body systems through History, and physical exam. From there either a Nuerologist MD or a Chiropractic Nuerologist for further diagnostics of brain function, spinal evaluation by a Doctor of Chiropractic, and then possibly a Physical therapist for muscular rehab.
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