My mum has been feeling unwell for sometime - she always feels "bunged up" in her ears, and gets a swirling sensation in eyes and cant' see properly. The doctors keep telling her it's her imagination but I've seen her in this state and it's awful. Now one doctor has said it could be Menieres Disease but looking it up on internet, it says its an ear problem and only effects one ear, not the eyes. Any suggestions?
2007-03-20 22:22:48 · 15 answers · asked by gemma_florida 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Not enough history there? I'm sorry - I don't carry my mum's medical notes round with me!
2007-03-20 22:46:08 · update #1
i am sorry for your mom.dont believe them when they say its her imagination.I probably went to 20 doctors before i found one that could help me.I have hade menieres for 23 yrs.She should see an ear dr.there are tests that can be done.Usually said menieres will have vertigo tinnitus(ringing of the ears) and or some hearing loss.I hope this helps.Godspeed!
2007-03-23 18:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by TAMI S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend that she get another opinion, and preferably not from someone that shares the same office as the dr she currently sees. I think seeing an ear, nose, and throat specialist for a consult would be a good thing too.
Also, I would recommend that she see an eye specialist too to see what they think if the ENT can't be of any help.
She's in my thoughts and pls tell her I said not to give up on trying to find an answer even though it gets very frustrating when a case gets so complicated that one dr doesn't know what to do to help the patient.
2007-03-20 22:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is posible that your mother could be running two conditions at once look for an explanation in respect to her Age it could be the start of any number of eye conditions Doctors are non to thourough if you dont keep on at them I had to go back three times with blood preasure 180 over 120 before I got tablets .Blood preasure can be high in 1 in 4 check this out with her , Could be the start of Tunnel Vision , Glaucoma etc
Good luck hope mum with your help makes progreess
2007-03-20 22:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vertigo may be caused by Labyrinthitis, Cervical spondylosis or Transient ischemic attack (TIA). Temporary loss of vision is one of the symptoms of TIA.
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is focal brain ischemia producing sudden neurologic deficits that last < 1 h. Diagnosis is clinical. Carotid endarterectomy, antiplatelet drugs, and warfarin decrease risk of stroke after certain types of TIA.
Consult a neurologist.
Please see the web pages for more details on Labyrinthitis, Cervical spondylosis and Transient ischemic attack.
2007-03-20 22:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labyrinthitis?
Infection in the inner ear that deals with balance.
I've got it and it drives me mad. Gives you the swirlies - makes your vision feel like it's going from side to side - and you can't walk in a straight line to save your life!! When your mum gets it bad does it make her throw up too? Usually it eases up after being sick.
Check out www.Labyrinthitis.org.uk
2007-03-20 22:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by bumblecherry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she has a middle ear infection or something.please call a blue care or a community health nurse to have a look at her.she may need a complete check up to discover the cause.also insist on a complete blood checkup. best of luck
2007-03-20 22:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by helly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nowhere near enough information of history there to even contemplate a sensible medical suggestion. She needs to go back to her GP and get further investigation.
2007-03-20 22:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but remember that the ears, nose , throat and eyes are all connected., maybe that is the reason???
Good luck
2007-03-20 22:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by jamidami 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its called 'Vertigo', makes ya feel dizzy and all kinds of shiyat.
2007-03-20 22:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insist she sees a specialist if your GP cannot diagnose anything.
2007-03-20 22:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by London Girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋