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A 45-year-old female asked about a 74-year-old female:

My 74yo mom has periph neur. i am her caregiver. falls often. she doesn't remember her odd behavior and next day is fine. has brain atrophy. why?

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Dr. Karen Dantin
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Family Medicine 39 years experience
Many: Some atrophy normal but can be worsened by meds, toxicity , poor diet, illness and more.
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Dr. Elise Sadoun
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Dr. Laurence Badgley
Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Complicated: The first issue to address in an aged patient with pain is whether medication effects explain intermittent motor and cognitive derangements. A problem of this complexity requires the wisdom of a doctor. She might be developing a psychiatric illness or senility of old age.
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