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87 Year Old With Stomach Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety And Dizziness. Any Suggestions?

My 87 yr old Mother has had numerous Hyponatrium over past 5 yrs. It was thought she was not drinking enough H2O, while living in Tucson. Levels under 124. Now she is living in Syr. NY and has been in Hosp x 3 in 1 month. She has c/o stomach pains, decreased appetite , anxiety , dizziness . She is in Hosp as of today. Hx : thyroid w/ meds x 15 yrs, unilateral breast CA in 2000, but negative x 12 yrs, depression , anxiety, taking BP meds x 15 yrs, usually in 120 s/ 70-90. She has had ADD undx but obvious to family & friends.
Mon, 25 Feb 2013
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Hi there ~

I am sorry that your mother is having to deal with a lot of anxiety and stress causing her to have stomach pain and dizziness. I do however feel like if she is on SSRIs they can contribute to the hyponatremia. I also think that depression can be treated more effectively with the use of a combination of therapy and medication. I hope you consult a qualified psychiatrist today. Though its been a while since your mother won a battle against cancer and is on meds for hypertension and ADD I believe that she can easily beat depression and anxeity with the right help.

I hope this helps.
Take care and have a lovely day !
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87 Year Old With Stomach Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety And Dizziness. Any Suggestions?

Hi there ~ I am sorry that your mother is having to deal with a lot of anxiety and stress causing her to have stomach pain and dizziness. I do however feel like if she is on SSRIs they can contribute to the hyponatremia. I also think that depression can be treated more effectively with the use of a combination of therapy and medication. I hope you consult a qualified psychiatrist today. Though its been a while since your mother won a battle against cancer and is on meds for hypertension and ADD I believe that she can easily beat depression and anxeity with the right help. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day !