Dr. Peng Shiwei reply Neurology Question - Page 6

Numbness and tingling in the right palm? Hello doctor, three weeks ago I was diagnosed with shingles on the left side of my ear. After the skin symptoms healed, I have been taking B vitamins to alleviate the nerve pain. Aside from occasional sharp nerve pain in my left cheek, las...

Dizziness, cervical spine issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about the cervical spine MRI. If no contrast agent was injected, to what extent can vascular issues be identified? I have been experiencing neck tightness and stiffness for the past three months (which is why th...

Can daytime sleepiness and nighttime delirium in a patient with stage II Parkinson's disease be improved? Three months ago, my mother was diagnosed with stage II Parkinson's disease (due to multiple small strokes). Currently, she requires a walker for mobility and moves...

Multiple Sclerosis The doctor would like to inquire further: if there is numbness on both sides, is the likelihood of multiple sclerosis lower (as my research indicates it is usually one-sided)? If the doctor has not suggested an MRI, should we bring it up?

Multiple Sclerosis I would like to ask about some recent health issues I've been experiencing (numbness in my hands and feet, slight weakness, and discomfort in my eyes). The eye discomfort has persisted for nearly a month, accompanied by mild photophobia and some bloodshot ...

I have been experiencing dizziness upon waking up for the past ten days? Hello, doctor! For the past ten days, I've been experiencing dizziness upon waking up (sometimes it's immediate, and other times it occurs about an hour after having breakfast). I usually sleep aro...

Feeling slight numbness and mild vibrations in the body? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I experienced some palpitations, and occasionally felt a slight vibration and mild numbness in my lower back (especially around the coccyx), legs, and chest while sitting, standing, or lying d...

Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the head? Hello Dr. Peng, I would like to ask about the sensation of dizziness that feels like my head is very tight and my neck is also tense. Sometimes it gets worse, and I suddenly feel faint. It feels like my brain cannot relax. Is this ...

Long-term lower back pain after gynecological surgery? Hello Doctor, I have undergone about five surgeries due to gynecological issues including chocolate cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, and uterine fibrosis. The last surgery was approximately 5-6 years ago when I had a laparosco...

Medication Consultation Hello Dr. Peng: I often experience discomfort and aching in my right thigh near the hip joint, which extends to the thigh muscles. Pressing on that area causes significant soreness. When I sleep with my knees straightened or bent, I often hear cracking sou...

I have been experiencing dizziness for over four months? Hello, after the displacement of my otoliths, I have been experiencing persistent dizziness. The doctor diagnosed me with PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness) and advised me to undergo some rehabilitation and tak...

Scalp tingling? Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation throughout my head and feeling a bit lightheaded. In the past, I would occasionally have episodes where I couldn't think clearly, but these would typically last about an hour to a day. However, these sym...

Feeling severe shaking while sleeping and experiencing tinnitus? This issue has persisted for over 10 years, with the first episode occurring during middle school. I have documented common symptoms. 1. On the night of an episode, I initially experience insomnia, tossing and turni...

Pain on the left side? Hello, doctor: May I ask why the pain is so severe when the zygomatic bone and masseter muscle are not swollen, there are no bruises, and anti-inflammatory medication has not been effective?

Consultation for Brain and Eye Issues Related to Cervical Spine Problems The elderly patient has been taking dementia medication since last year and has recently experienced discomfort in the head and blurred vision. A cervical spine X-ray was performed, and the report indicates ...

Several years ago, I drank ice-cold water during a migraine, and as a result, I immediately felt dizzy and have had difficulty concentrating ever since? I have experienced migraines since childhood, typically located at the back of my head. One day during my senior year of high s...

Dystonia Hello Doctor, I underwent a C4 to C7 discectomy and implantation of three artificial discs one and a half years ago. Three months post-surgery, I began experiencing stiffness on one side of my sternocleidomastoid muscle and stiffness in my shoulder and neck. I feel as th...

Dizziness for three months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for three months. After ruling out cervical spine and brain issues, I was diagnosed with "vestibular neuritis." I would like to ask if I should avoid positions or movements that still cause diz...

Myasthenia gravis with leukopenia? Hello: My mother is a patient with myasthenia gravis, specifically type I, which only affects the ocular muscles, resulting in muscle weakness around the eyes, leading to ptosis and diplopia. Since recovering from herpes zoster three months ago,...

Hello, doctor. May I ask about post-operative care for arteriovenous malformation? Hello Dr. Peng, may I ask if it is safe to take contraceptive pills after undergoing surgery for arteriovenous malformation? I took them about 25 years ago when I first started dating my husband, b...