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I have an elderly neighbor, she’s well over 70, and she’s dealing with something quite strange. Occasionally, everything in her room suddenly appears tinted red. On top of that, she starts seeing red objects that aren't actually there—things like red mushrooms or red hearts.
Then there is this other thing: for a few years now, whenever she finally settles down, say when she's sitting quietly or getting ready for bed, she hears singing in her head. It sounds like the old folk music from her youth, or even her own voice singing songs she never actually learned.
Aside from that, she’s perfectly fine to talk to, though her hearing isn't what it used to be, which leads to some occasional misunderstandings in our conversations.
The doctors have mentioned it's a brain-related issue, but they haven't given us a specific diagnosis yet. She did go in for some brain scans.
They prescribed her Meredith.
Anyway, does anyone here have any insight into what this might be?
And if this condition continues to progress, what should we realistically expect in the future?
She is also currently taking several other medications: Diazepam (for muscle spasms), Advil (for her rheumatism and bone issues), and some pills for her blood pressure.
Then there is this other thing: for a few years now, whenever she finally settles down, say when she's sitting quietly or getting ready for bed, she hears singing in her head. It sounds like the old folk music from her youth, or even her own voice singing songs she never actually learned.
Aside from that, she’s perfectly fine to talk to, though her hearing isn't what it used to be, which leads to some occasional misunderstandings in our conversations.
The doctors have mentioned it's a brain-related issue, but they haven't given us a specific diagnosis yet. She did go in for some brain scans.
They prescribed her Meredith.
Anyway, does anyone here have any insight into what this might be?
And if this condition continues to progress, what should we realistically expect in the future?
She is also currently taking several other medications: Diazepam (for muscle spasms), Advil (for her rheumatism and bone issues), and some pills for her blood pressure.