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What Could Cause Severe Headaches And Trouble Standing Up From A Sitting Position In A 69-year-old Woman?

I ve severe headaches 24/7 for the last 3 months. My eyesight is light sensitive and my eyes hurt. Also I am not steady on my feet and if I sit for awhile, i.e. my grandson s football I have trouble standing up, stagger and have to hold on to railing. I am a 69 year old female. I do not have funds to pay
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Hi,

You need to undergo a neurological examination to rule out any cerebellar involvement to account for your imbalance and staggering gait. Any primary level doctor can do this.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Could Cause Severe Headaches And Trouble Standing Up From A Sitting Position In A 69-year-old Woman?

Hi, You need to undergo a neurological examination to rule out any cerebellar involvement to account for your imbalance and staggering gait. Any primary level doctor can do this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist