DR ELLIE CANNON: Could my eye illness jabs be the rationale for frequent dizziness?

I’ve macular eye illness, and the remedy includes injections into my eyes. I additionally get dizzy spells which lead to me falling, and typically I get very sick, too. My GP prescribes all kinds of tablets however they don’t assist. Could my drawback be one thing to do with the injections? I’m 83.

It’s commonplace for sufferers who get dizzy to have common falls.

Doctors seek advice from such occasions as ‘drop assaults’, they usually require investigation at any age. But falling is especially regarding for the aged as a result of it’s a main reason for incapacity, hospitalisation and fractures.

A dialogue with a GP or eye specialist could be essential to see if there are various medicines and to determine what are the dangers of stopping medicine altogether.

When dizziness or an assault of vertigo accompanies vomiting, the issue often is the inside ear dysfunction Meniere’s illness. There could also be different signs, equivalent to modifications in listening to, tinnitus and even a sense of blocked ears. With Meniere’s, dizzy spells normally final about three hours. However, it could take a few days for the signs to resolve utterly. There is not any particular check for Meniere’s illness, and sadly there is no such thing as a treatment, both. Instead, sufferers are given tablets to manage the dizziness and vomiting, whereas antihistamines can be utilized to cut back the sensation of vertigo.

Today’s reader has macular eye illness and wonders whether or not their frequent dizzy spells is on account of the remedy

Meniere’s is a tough situation to dwell with and it could have a debilitating influence on an individual’s high quality of life. Support is out there from the Meniere’s Society on 01306 876883 or through its web site, menieres.org.uk.

I’m 77 and have a horrible drawback once I get bitten by mosquitoes. Wherever I’m on vacation, the bites are inclined to unfold all the way in which alongside my legs and arms, and I find yourself needing steroid injections to calm the itching and swelling. I take the antihistamine loratadine each day and attempt to use mosquito repellent most days whereas away. I wish to do extra travelling however I now really feel as if I can’t. Can you assist?

Some folks endure very badly with mosquito bites, and plenty of of things play into how a lot anybody is affected, together with pores and skin sort, earlier reactions and genetics. The best solution to sort out this drawback is to keep away from getting bitten within the first place.

First, cowl your self up with sleeves, socks and trousers – early night is a key time to do that. Also, keep away from utilizing fragrances equivalent to fragrance and scented toiletries as these entice bugs. In tropical nations, insect nets are a good suggestion to avoiding being bitten at night time. You must also take anti-malarial tablets in nations the place that is suggested.

Wherever you might be, insect repellent containing 50 per cent of the energetic ingredient DEET is the best.

Taking antihistamine tablets can assist scale back the physique’s response to bites.

Non-drowsy sorts, designed for use through the day, are the best choice, as you may take these greater than as soon as a day along with your physician’s approval.

A great chew cream additionally helps scale back reactions – the best ones include a steroid or antihistamine, and you should buy one per cent hydrocortisone lotions over-the-counter to placed on bites which are beginning to swell. Some folks declare that taking a Vitamin B complement helps to stop bites – there may be little scientific foundation for this, however a each day pill gained’t trigger issues, so it’s value a go.

Over the previous yr I’ve seen that small bumps have begun showing round my eyes. They don’t harm however they have an effect on my confidence. I’d wish to get them eliminated however I fear about damaging my sight. I’m 72.

Removing something from the pores and skin comes with the opportunity of scarring and injury to the world – even when it’s a minor process –and it’s true that any surgical procedure involving the attention space may have an effect on the sight.

Having mentioned that, many 1000’s of procedures and operations involving the attention space are carried out yearly within the UK and are very profitable.

Bumps across the eye normally kind close to the lash line. They may imply various issues. The most typical sort of bump is a stye – an an infection within the eyelash follicle. These are usually very painful. Another is a chalazion, which is when the glands of the eyelids change into blocked. They can develop from a stye that’s not contaminated.

A situation referred to as blepharitis, the place the eyelids are typically infected and crusty, is also guilty. Treatment includes warming, massaging and cleansing the eyelids – maybe with a heat flannel – to take away the oils and crusts and permit the follicles to empty.

Something referred to as milia may kind close to the lash traces. These are tiny, protein-filled bumps and can usually go away on their very own.

The dangers and advantages of any process ought to be weighed up with knowledgeable.

When’s the appropriate time to maneuver on?

Is it ever proper to start one other romantic relationship in case your husband or spouse has dementia and may barely recognise you?

It’s a query I’ve been fascinated about after studying final week in regards to the divorce of Wolfgang Porsche, the billionaire government of the posh automobile firm.

The 79-year-old divorced his associate of 16 years two years after she was recognized, in keeping with final week’s experiences. He couldn’t address the modifications in her behaviour and reportedly has moved in with a brand new 59-year-old girlfriend, Gabriele Prinzessin zu Leiningen.

Your instantaneous response is perhaps one among horror. But caring for a beloved one as they slowly slip away from you is hard. I do know of dementia sufferers who insist that their associate finds another person once they change into desperately unwell.

There are others who gained’t think about a relationship after their associate dies, as a result of it will really feel flawed.

Have you been accused of transferring on too rapidly? Or maybe you by no means wish to?

Whatever your expertise, write and inform me on the electronic mail handle beneath.

Wolfgang Porsche, pictured proper, with Gabriele Prinzessin zu Leiningen, left, reportedly divorced his former spouse two years after she was recognized with dementia