Mitch McConnell Freezing Episodes | Neurologist explains

After several requests to talk about this, I made a video discussing Senator Mitch McConnell's recent freezing episodes and what might be going on neurologically. I want to emphasize that I am not diagnosing his condition, as I am not his physician and do not know his full detailed medical history. I am merely speculating as to what might be going on from my own perspective as a neurologist.

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[hueysimon]

Anyone who encourages, pushes or wants this man to stay in office is a selfish, horrible person.

[WHODEYJUNGLE]

We need Term Limits, This Senator is refusing to step down till 2027.

[jenelizabeth]

My dad was having exactly what this looks like… we had several neurology teams at 3 different hospitals before we got the answer of absent seizures. (He had other things going on but this was the one that no one could tell us the cause or reason of) It took one nurse walking by the room at the right time to say “oh, those are absent seizures!” She was furthering her education in neurology and knew immediately.

[thermonucleardevice]

It's insane to think that these people have been IN OFFICE longer than my parents have been alive, and in some cases, longer than my parents and I put together. Not older than my parents and I put together, holding office.

[RoyaltyInTraining.]

This causes a huge conflict within me. I have so much empathy for people suffering from harsh illnesses, but at the same time I can only see him as a ghoul clinging on to as much power as he can before his end.

[awakenedsoul]

It's a disgrace that someone like that is allowed to be in office

[benhess]

Excellent job at being an empathetic professional helping others understand a human condition better.

[becomingachristian]

My heart goes out to all the people Mitch McConnell has made suffer, I hope those who've lost loved ones to the US healthcare system that he helped destroy will be comforted by the news of Mitch's mortality.

[sheikhboyardee]

He's not the only one. We have to have term limits. This is too much.

[grantbuttenshaw]

He must of had a few dozen episodes if he has been able to have 2 on TV.

[seestormy]

I had wondered previously about seizures or TIA's...I am saddened that no one seems to really be looking after his best interest. In this case, stepping down and taking care of his health without added stress.

[silverlagomorpha]

As a child with undiagnosed EDS, over medicated for PSVT, standing up would make my blood pressure drop. I would be light headed and my vision would go black. I had to stand motionless until it cleared, angering my mom who believed I was being lazy or defiant, and teachers who thought I was just obstructing other students just to be a pain in the butt. My father believed interfacing with my doctors was my mother’s job. This problem was never presented to my doctors because all the grown ups who could do this believed I was just a kid seeking validation, so it went on for years. All you can do if you are experiencing this is wait it out. You can’t really walk because you can’t see and you’re trying to stay upright, and your ability to speak effectively is reduced because you’re trying to cope. If he is indeed just light headed as a lingering effect from his fall, he is truly ok in between episodes whether you like him or not (I don’t like him.)

[kennethyoung]

I had not seen my father in 6 months or so. He did this to me. I freaked out. I called my mom and she acted just like the female aide in the first clip. That was how I knew this had been going on for a long time. No panic. No 911 call. Just kindness and patience. He should step aside. Right now.

[AllAhabNoMoby]

I love how the staffs of these zombies are experienced, practiced and prepared for these 'episodes.' They have a whole protocol for this. It is becoming a new job description: demented politician handler. The cynicism is off the scales.

[melissaslate]

Now that’s sounds like an accurate professional explanation. Thank you for looking at this❤

[BrendanMacWade]

A near perfect summary of what's going on. Thank you, doctor!

[ChhormBorith]

It’s so sad to see an American senator doesn’t want to give up his power that easily. Power is more important than his health.

[squeakD]

I think his 2nd episode indicates early stages of dementia. I worked in nursing years ago, my mother was a nurse for almost 40 years, and two of my sisters were as well. We all did considerable time providing care for dementia patients. Both sets of my grandparents developed dementia, and we saw them through the early stages until their passing. The freeze (most recent incident), is exactly what we saw in patients (and our own family) in the early stages. The 10-20 second freeze, looking to the right, zoning out, and confusion as they became lucid again. These episodes became more frequent as their dementia worsened. Mitch’s “handlers” are obviously prepared for these episodes too, and I’m willing to bet the frequency of the episodes is increasing every day. What his staff and party are doing to him is wrong. He’s being held hostage to his office and political position by his party and staff for votes and signatures. It’s not right. He clearly is both physically and mentally incompetent to perform his duties. He needs to be allowed to retire.

[mostlyghostey]

No matter your view on politics, it’s scary that this is happening to him. If this were happening to my grandfather I would be so concerned. I hope he’ll recover.

[pastorhershman]

Thank you so much, Neurogal. You are a wonderful person and I am glad that you shared some of your expertise. God bless you!