My Mum keeps getting shooting pains up the right side of her neck this gives her bad headaches, makes her dizzy & her eye on the right side goes blurred & in her words wobbly.
The Doctor just keeps telling her to take the tablets & co-codamol.
I have told her to ask for a C.T scan, she can afford to pay for it,
but i do not know if this will reveal anything because at the end of the day i am only guessing.
2006-10-25 07:36:55 · 15 answers · asked by ROSE.UK 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
She should ask to be refered to the hospital for an MRI scan, it does sound like she is having small (Tia's) Trans ischeamic attacks.(sorry can't spell that word properly). This is actually a build up to a stroke. tell her you will go with her to the GP and make an appointment with one of her GP's partners.. tell him/her what is happening and ask if ithere is a possibility of this being (Tia's)... i don't mean to or want to frighten you.. but it sounds very serious and the GP telling her to take the tablets is a bit of a Twerp... he isn't listening to what she is telling him that is going on with her...
2006-10-25 07:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with others, doesn't sound like arthritis,well not in my experience so I would get a second opinion. The symptoms, I would think, are a bit worrying so you need to have a quiet word with your Mum. Also if in Britain, I'm not positive on this one, hasn't co-codamol been taken off being prescribed. I used to take those but now have co-dyromol because of the side effects. Good luck
Just looked up tabs and they seem to still be prescribed but please look into the side effects. patient experience.com also mini strokes and get second opinion for peace of mind .
2006-10-25 15:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your mum needs to see and be treated by her GP very soon.
The blurring of vision is an indication that blood clots are circulating in her blood stream. The blood vessels in the eye are very small so only small clots will cause the temporary loss of circulation. This temporary loss of circulation will cause blurring of vision.
These clots should they get much larger may cause a heart attack or even a stroke. I would not be happy with the GP until he investigates much more thoroughly.
Does your mum get headaches at the side of her head? At her temples? If she does then she may be suffering Temporal Arteritis. This can also cause blood clots to circulate. It also needs urgent assessment and treatment.
One way of getting around the GP would be to attend her Optician to assess the blurring of vision, they often can refer direct to eye departments where the appropriate investigations can be carried out.
I hope that has been of help.
2006-10-25 17:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by GORDON P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong in getting a second opinion - doctors are only human and can sometimes make mistakes too.
It certainly doesn't sound like 'nothing' and the fact that it is blurring her vision is not good.
Somethings obviously causing it - whether its a nerve or something more serious - she cant be expected to just take painkillers and forget about it.
I think she should be more persistent and demand a second opinion or to see a specialist.
2006-10-25 14:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by loz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I suffer from arthritis and the symptoms that you describe don't sound like it, I say have her blood pressure looked at and her sugar levels.The pain of arthritis can give you headaches if you have it in the neck joints like I have but it doesn't normally blur vision and speech.I would keep on at the doctors to look at her until they sort this out.
2006-10-25 14:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by cakemaker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had rhuematoid arthritis for well over 20 years and the symptoms you described are not typical for arthritis. I would take her to another doctor or a specialist. Her doctor doesnt sound very concerned. There is nothing wrong with a second opinion.
2006-10-25 14:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be symptomatic of anything from atherosclerosis to a brain tumour. It sounds as though your mother needs a second opinion, or a new doctor, as her present doctor is simply placating her. If the tablets and co-codamol aren't solving the problem, then he is treating her for the wrong thing.
Please keep at her, and try to get her to go to another doctor.
You sound like a very caring (and very wise) young person. I hope your mom listens to you.
2006-10-25 14:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her GP sounds very unsympathetic...next time she has these symptons I would take her to your nearest Accident and Emergency ward and stamp your feet until she is seen....sometimes you have to stomp about and be VERY assertive....not necessarily aggressive, dont rub the nurses or doctors up the wrong way but do persist.... ..it does not sound at all like arthritis, but could be quite serious/ could be not....perhaps mini strokes. TIAs what ever....minor things that you do recover fast from but why are they happening? She needs checked out big time, is her blood pressure high?
Good luck to you!
2006-10-25 15:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by Susie Drew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see another doctor who cares. Your doctor is making your mom drug dependent. She probably is suffering from mild strokes. See a neurologist. Get the hell out of the care of that doctor before it is too late!
2006-10-26 09:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have RA and what you describe does not sound like arthritis. Tell your Mom to go to another DR. I feel for her and wish you both well. Good luck!
2006-10-25 18:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by lynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋