The doctors have ruled out vertigo and any inner ear problems, but they can't seem to figure it out. She has been to several doctors and I feel like we're back to square one. She has always been a very active, independant and healty person. Does anyone have any ideas on what this could be or direct me as to which type of doctor she needs to see?
Have her ears checked for excess or impacted wax. My mother had her ears cleaned by a nurse, and a LUMP fell out. I myself thought my hearing had diminished, and AFTER a professional cleaning I was briefly dizzy until my balance adjusted!
My mother had the same symptoms. I took her to an ear specialist where they found that the "crystals" in her ear were out of place and wrote a prescription for specialized physical therapy. The therapist performed the Epley Maneuver which helped her dizziness immediately.
Wishing you the best on your journey to help her.
Kit
You might check her vision too. Does she wear glasses?
Sometimes the simplest things can be the culprit.
I would suggest blood work to rule out MDS (see link: http://www.mds-foundation.org/what-is-mds/). My mother fell twice before a rehab doctor diagnosed her with MDS. Her red blood cells would die off and cause her to fall. My mother said she never felt dizzy before falling. She had to be treated with blood transfusions, iron infusions (when needed) and a Procrit Rx. I wish you all the best in helping your mom to figure this out.
Regards,
Donna
My Mom had issues with feeling off balance. For her, taking antihistamines seem to help, so apparently it was allergy related. I would first check with your Mother primary doctor before taking any over-the-counter allergy relief . Since it is April, tree pollen is usually at an all time high.
Sorry Shawn. I know you are doing the best you can for your mom. And sometimes it feels like you are trying to find a needle in a hay stack. I hope you are able to get to the bottom of this issue for your mom.
If she has issues with any bone beginning to interfere with her spine cord she could have loss of motor control in her legs.
This is one of many spinal problems my Mom has.