Dropping things-part of getting older?

[PigletsPal2]

A CAT scan or MRI should detect a stroke. If you think someone is having a stroke before your eyes, ask the person to try these activities:

S - Smile. If the smile is crooked or non-existent on one side, it may be a stroke

T - Talk. Ask them simple questions. What's today's date? Who is president? Note hesitation in answers and slurring of speech; it may be a stroke.

R - Ask them to Raise both arms above their head. If the height is significantly different or they are unable to raise either one or both arms, it may be a stroke.

And one more test: Ask them to stick out their tongue. If the tongue moves to either side instead of sticking out straight in front, it may be a stroke.

Keep in mind that NONE of these tests are definitive signs of a stroke, but if someone exhibits any of these symptoms, treatment within the two-hour window is more effective.

Queen Colleen

 

[bdcp]

Definitely get checked. I'm a 51 yr old woman and I don't drop things. Heck, my parents are in their 70's and don't have that issue either. It's not part of getting older in and of itself. 38 is young, young, young. I still think I'm 20, even if my body doesn't look it anymore.

 

[goofyernmost]

Lot's of scary things mentioned there...but it also could be Carpal Tunnel problems. It definitely isn't old age at pre-40. Check it out...could be that your just not focusing on it as well.

 

[shaylyn]

Thanks everyone! My first thought (worry) was MS. My mom's best friend was diagnosed in her 30's and deteriorated so quickly.

I know....as women, we tend to put everyone else ahead of ourselves. If it were Dh or the kids, I'd have them to the Dr. asap Me? Well, it's not too bad, right? lol

We do get one "well visit" per year. Anything they want to do (blood tests, x-rays, etc.,) we pay in full.

 

[C.Ann]

BTW, if this is something medical, it could very well be something as simple as carpal tunnel syndrome, doesn't necessarily mean she has MS or a brain tumor.

I agree that it "could" be CTS, but if it were, by two years out she would be having significant pain and numbness as well..

It may be nothing serious - but on the other hand (no pun intended), there's always that slight chance that it's a bigger issue..

I'd say go get checked out.. Better safe than sorry..

 

[WDWBarb]

Yes, it could be many things - the vast majority aren't serious but it's best to ensure that you've done everything you can to take care of yourself. I just now got back from taking a dear friend and co-worker to the ER. Her face suddenly started drooping on one side at lunchtime today. After we Googled her symptom (and it was only the one), I called the doctor's office and they said to either call 911 or go to the ER. So to the ER we went. We felt silly, with it only being the one thing wrong (she felt fine). They rushed her in (despite a waiting room full of people) and she's still there.

I'm still waiting to hear how she is doing, but we quickly learned that taking stuff like this seriously is absolutely OK.

So go see a doctor and you can then rest easy knowing what it really is.

 

[CharliNye]

I've had MS for 17 yrs, and I just turned 40.

For the past year or so this has been a major issue for me with the MS. I don't get a firm grasp on things sometimes and often things get constantly knocked over or just fall out of my hand.

Go see your primary, ask for a neuro referral. It's best to rule it out.

 

[browneyes106]

I agree with others see a doctor it could be a neurological problem or issue. I had a co-worker a few years back that was dropping things and had weak grasp and he found he had MS later on.