Bad neck and falling down alot

[tjswarty]

My mom has a bad neck with narrowing of her spinal canal and pinched nerves, She falls down alot and is starting to get veryhurt. I feel this is coming from her neck but she says no one has ever told her why. It's been going on at least 20 years now but is happening more often. Could that be it and what kind of dr should we see a neurologist? Since she doesn't want surgery would there be other things they could do for her? Thank you

[jemma116]

It may help your mum if she uses a walking stick or frame to help her and give her some support.

[audrey1i234]

Hi,
Your mum should go see a doctor and get it checked out. I also fall down a lot because of my weird legs. If your mum has tingly or numb feelings she should go to a Neurologist and get it checked out. I also think that it will be beneficial for her to just go to a General doctor and just ask if there is anything else that could be causing her falls. An occupational therapist might also be helpful

[jemma116]

I suggest to take your mum to see the doctor to get her blood pressure checked out, her ears and a blood test for anaemia and vitamin deficiency, especially the vitamin B group and her vitamin D levels.

Although she does have a narrowing of her spinal canal and pinched nerves that can cause balance problems, don't presume that her falling down is due to that.

Best wishes.