Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects
Cranial nerves Since experiencing my first leg cramp at the age of twenty-five, which triggered a seizure and caused me to faint, I have had recurrent symptoms. By the age of twenty-eight, after a second episode, I frequently experience cramps in my right calf as soon as I fall a...
Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery
Regarding the symptoms you described, there are many possible diagnoses; however, the most likely one is epilepsy. Based on your symptoms, clonazepam and alprazolam are two medications that I am not very familiar with, but they are likely benzodiazepines with anticonvulsant prope...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects
Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Advice
Frequent headaches? Hello Dr. Ding: I often experience headaches that extend from my forehead to the back of my head, and this has been going on for quite some time. I often think it might be due to my high work stress (I work in general sales, which doesn't involve socializ...
Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery
Hello: Regarding the issue of headaches, the information provided is insufficient. It would be helpful to know the timing of the headaches (daytime or nighttime), the duration of the pain (how many minutes or hours each time), and whether there are any specific sensations before ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Advice
Managing Post-Surgery Complications in Meningitis Patients
Meningitis surgery I was born two months premature and developed meningitis due to the administration of a combination vaccine. I underwent two surgeries at Cheng Kung University Hospital and currently have an external ventricular drain (EVD) connected to my abdominal cavity. The...
Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery
Regarding ventricular drainage surgery, it is generally required for lifelong use, as there is currently no more definitive method to prove that a patient no longer needs it, unless the drainage catheter has been obstructed for a long time and the patient exhibits no neurological...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Complications in Meningitis Patients