My mom is mid-50s and has started having what appear to be mini blackouts. Her face contorts like she is laughing or crying, and she is unresponsive for 5-10 seconds. When we ask her what is wrong, she has no idea what we are talking about and no memory of the event.

Any idea what this might be or how to even begin the diagnostics?

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Hey OP, I see that a lot of people suggest seeing a neurologist or GP in case she’s having mini strokes. I’m a believer and I honestly think you should also see a priest/pastor about because that could spiritual. I’m not suggesting a full-blown exorcism but speaking with a priest/pastor is as valid as seeing a neurologist or GP.

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As a volunteer EMT, I’m so proud that all of you recognized these signs of (potential) stroke. It sounds silly, but so many people don’t know these basic things to look for. Thank you for giving OP the encouragement to go to the ER immediately.

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Call her GP immediately. Speak to the Dr or the Head Nurse and explain the situation. They will give you guidance on whether an immediate ER visit is the next step. I would also try you best to think of the number of occurrences, frequencies, and the length of time for each episode. Any doctor, especially a neurologist, is going to want this data. Good luck OP!

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Listen to everyone in this thread saying doctor ASAP. Literally go right now.

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Seconding the potential for this to be mini-strokes or the onset of symptoms for an autoimmune disease. The doctor will want to know how long the episodes are lasting, how frequently the occur and any potential environment factors that could correlate to the episodes (diet, setting, standing/sitting, alcohol/drugs, sleep, exercise etc)

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Possibly pseudobulbar affect or petit mal epilepsy, but you’d still need to look for root causes. And obviously rule out stroke immediately, as other are saying.

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I think I saw a drug commercial on this - on Hulu about 50x times while plowing through Superstore. Tardive dyskinesia - Impreza - consult a doctor...

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She needs to see a doctor ASAP. It could be a stroke or maybe even seizures.

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She might be having mini strokes, get off this app and to a hospital

Any updates on your mothers progress?

Thank you so much. We are relieved. It is the best option we could have hoped for. We will continue to keep a close eye on her, but for now we are grateful.

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