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Sudden Falls. History Of Having Few Mini Strokes. Ideas?

my sister in law had a few mini strokes a few years ago but has been doing just fine. well just the other day she was outside raking leaves when she suddenly just fell, well she just got back up and continued with her raking and it happened again. it didn't happen again after that but she is going to see a Dr. soon, any ideas ?
Thu, 7 Nov 2013
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Welcome to HCM!

I have gone through your question carefully and it looks like that your relative has some neurological problem, most probably a seizure. From my clinic
a experience, I would advice that she should get an MRI Brain and EEG done to check the problem.

She needs to see a neurologist and till then it will be advisable that she is supervised continuously as she may have a fall in dangerous situations and might get hurt.

Also, she should not drive till you see a doctor. Only after proper scans and examination one can pinpoint the diagnosis.

Hope the reply helps you with your worries.

Feel free to ask more questions regarding this.
Dr Manisha Gopal
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Sudden Falls. History Of Having Few Mini Strokes. Ideas?

Welcome to HCM! I have gone through your question carefully and it looks like that your relative has some neurological problem, most probably a seizure. From my clinic a experience, I would advice that she should get an MRI Brain and EEG done to check the problem. She needs to see a neurologist and till then it will be advisable that she is supervised continuously as she may have a fall in dangerous situations and might get hurt. Also, she should not drive till you see a doctor. Only after proper scans and examination one can pinpoint the diagnosis. Hope the reply helps you with your worries. Feel free to ask more questions regarding this. Dr Manisha Gopal