being wobbly

[brenda]

Have spoken previously about my dear friend .In brief she had a TIA about 4 years ago., and now when she walks she feels off balance and does bump into things from time to time.
She has a blood pressure problem and takes medication for high blood pressure,she gets a lot of cramp at night in the muscles of both thighs.

She does not have the greatest confidence in her GP-- who is rather dismissive -- and puts all down to age --- she is 74

Any ideas anyone please.

[anneasquith]

could she register with another gp ?

[boxtops]

Is she on a statin at all, for cholesterol? That medication gives lots of people aches in the thigh muscles - she might need a medication review. She can always ask to see the practice nurse for a change, or another GP in the practice. 74 is not old these days, don't let anyone fob her off that it's age-related.

[weas]

change GP, you do not need to give a reason, 74 is not old and there are bad GP,S as well as good ,problem is they will not spend there budget!!
I just have just had a GP lie to me!!

[Postdog]

sorry, ignorant. What is TIA? only ask because I wobble and bump into things.

[Mamyalynne]

http://en.wikipedia.o...sient_ischemic_attack

[Mamyalynne]

Postdog but do not think that is your trouble just by reading, go see GP.

[brenda]

Post dog ----- transient ischemic attack-----mini stroke.
If you are being wobbly and so on -- please get checked out .Sincere regards Brenda

[Postdog]

Ooh ta for that, I might have had one and not realised. I've put my problems down to some foot problems but last year I collapsed and passed out for a few seconds. Doctor said it was probably due to coughing while standing up rather than that (a blood pressure thing the body automatically does) but now I wonder.

[brenda]

Postdog-- perlease have a check up .

[Mamyalynne]

Mention your concerns to GP, they will be more aware of your history etc.

[Postdog]

Unfortunately he won't - we've just moved.

[alexanderd]

If you register, or have registered, with a new doctor they should have all your old records

[Postdog]

I know they are supposed to but that wasn't the impression I got when I saw him for the initial meeting - there were things he should have known but didn't. he didn't even know what medication I was on or that I needed a check up for something at a hospital.

[Postdog]

Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack this thread.....

[brenda]

Postdog -- you are not hi jacking -- my prob with my friend is sorted We are going togEther to the practice on TUES.She is a rather quiet lady and a bit nervous , where as I tend to go for the jugular and will do if he fobs her off.
Now you -- as said have a check up --- please .Brenda

[wolf63]

74 is no age at all these days. I volunteer in my Oxfam charity shop with ladies of that age and more - and they are fitter than me.

It is good that you are looking out for her Brenda as I have seen many 'oldies' have minor falls or injuries and they lose confidence in themselves. One lady refused to leave the house again and as a very sociable soul that must have been difficult to cope with.

I hope that she gets sorted out and that you don't have to do any GP-bashing.

Susan
age 47 and a half

;-)

[brenda]

Wolf --thanks for that -- will keep calm-- promise.

[Sqad]

Well she certainly has cerebrovascular disease....TIA and she is 74 years of age. and hypertension.

She needs to get her BP monitored as she may be on too high a dose of BP.tablets.

The other point re. cramps.........+ if she is tired, apathetic, dry skin and brittle hair, is to get her thyroid hormones checked by a blood test to rule out an under-active thyroid problem.

[brenda]

Thank you very much Squad will let her know today.