How worried should I be about DH?

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He has been feeling light headed and dizzy for the past week. Also, a bit short of breath during exercise (high level).
He went to the GP without any nagging from me.
GP took bloods and did various other things. Said his co-ordination is poor for a young man (35). Suggested it may be a neurological ptoblem, mentioned something called atachyia (sp?). Also said if anyone mentions he looks drunk over the weekend to go straight into hospital.

Does anyone know what's going on here? I am concerned - don't like the sound of a GP mentioned neurological disorders straight off the bat - but I don't want to get wound up either. iYKWIM.

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Do you think the GP said "tachycardia"? This is to do with irregular heartbeats and can cause faintness and light headedness. He should ask to be referred for an ECG.

Try not to worry as tachycaria is fairly common and can usually be treated with drugs.

Sorry no-one else has noticed your post but I'm sure you'll get some useful advice soon!

IME most GP would refer straight to hospital if they are worried. Has he made referal to Nero? when are bloods back? Hang on in there.

Was it ataxia? That's something about loss of co-ordination. I'm no expert btw, I just have it myself!

Hope your dh is OK.

Thanks for your responses
Deepbreath, yes that's what he said. Not a diagnosis btw just what he thought it seemed like. Can you tell me a bit about it if you don't mind?
DH is a bit worried, as am I but trying to not dwell on it til next week when things are more clear.

Is there anyone who can give a bit of insight into this?
Google is not my friend here...

ataxia could be down to a number of causes,from serious neurological diseases like Parkinsons,which my dad has,through to MS and to much more minor things.He could just be rather mal co-ordinated!Has he not noticed the ataxia before? As it is rather different from the reasons he went to the docs.Has she referred him to a neurologist for testing?

He is stumbling a bit when he walks, and the GP noticed a tremor in his hands (mild, we hadn't noticed it ourselves). The symptoms just appeared out of nowhere this week. There is no referral, the next step will be getting the bloods back early next week. GP mentioned f-something- ataxia.
Thank you hellymelly for your response.

Friedrich's ataxia?

Could the GP have meant Friedreich's ataxia? (Though it sounds like thats just a possibility the GP was considering rather than a firm diagnosis)

It's possible it's Friedreichs ataxia, hope not... Dh wasn't sure of the name and I won't ask him for clarification in case he googles it! Yes the GP was just considering. But IME they are very careful about what they mention in front of you.

My mind is running in circles, thinking oh it's just a BVit deficiency to the other extreme.

There are different types of ataxia, some can be progressive.
Are you near Sheffield? I can recommend a good neuro on whose advice my ds ataxia described as progressive has almost completely reversed and is definitely kept at bay, at least for the past 4 years.

That's brilliant about your son, nightcat, that neuro sounds amazing. Thanks for the offer but we're in Ireland.

I am definitely not going to google and wait for next Doc's appointment. No point worrying now when I can worry later Thanks all.

Sorry, misplaced - I tried to reply to you late last night but I was really twitchy and jittery. My typing was so bad that I had to give up! You've had some good replies from other posters here, though.

I am the same age as your dh. My neurologist thinks that my ataxia may be due to a neurological condition (I am still awaiting a diagnosis but M.S. or Parkinsons have been mentioned as I have other symptoms too). I am currently taking Baclofen to reduce some of the muscle spasms that I get. However, I am sure that some forms of ataxia can be caused by things that are more easily rectified, like vitamin B12 deficiency.

I hope that you find out what is causing these worrying symptoms soon.

Not to worry Deepbreath don't apologise at all and I thank you for taking the time .
I do hope things work out for you & your neuro can help keep your symptoms under control, all the best.

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