ALS, Neurology FAQ - Page 19

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...

Weakness and pain in the legs could be a precursor to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? In 2021, I was diagnosed with possible sciatica (only through X-rays). After continuous rehabilitation, I improved for a while, but occasionally my lower back would still feel sore, allowin...

Involuntary body shaking? Hello doctor, about a week ago while I was at work, I suddenly started feeling dizzy and unsteady. It’s not a spinning sensation, nor do I see objects moving; I don’t experience double vision. Occasionally, I feel a bit nauseous and uncomfortable, and so...

Easily experiences leg numbness? Due to my sitting posture, I have developed a slight pelvic tilt. However, since it is not severe, I haven't seen a doctor. Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing numbness in my legs if I maintain one position for too long...

Muscle twitching Doctor, for the past few days, I've been experiencing a peculiar twitching sensation in my chest, primarily when I'm sitting in a chair. It feels like it's happening near my heart, with some muscle twitching a little bit. Sometimes it twitches once...

Ear fullness and difficulty hearing? Hello Dr. Jiang, In February 2022, I woke up one morning to find that I was experiencing ear fullness. I went to an otolaryngologist, and after a week of treatment, the ear fullness resolved. However, a week later, the ear fullness returned, ...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat with dry heaving? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I started experiencing headaches... The sensation is a tightness in the forehead between the eyebrows, with pain on both sides of the head. Sometimes I feel dizzy and nauseous. After vi...

Numbness in the face and hands? Hello, doctor. I have a slight tingling sensation around my right cheek and right ear. Two years ago, it was around my ear, and now it’s on my cheek. I can feel a soft, movable lump about one centimeter on my right cheek. Visually, the nasolabial f...

Numbness in the third and fourth toes of the left foot? Hello Dr. Jiang: About four months ago, I started experiencing a tingling and numbness in my left toes when I stood on my tiptoes, similar to an electric shock sensation. Later, during the Qingming holiday, I noticed that my...

Numbness in the fingertips? Hello, doctor. For the past three days, I have been experiencing a sensation in the fingertips of both hands (more so in the right hand) that feels like there is a foreign object present, intermittently. Occasionally, I also feel a tingling sensation, ...

Multiple Sclerosis I would like to ask that at the beginning of this month, I felt discomfort in my eyes and visited several doctors who all said it was eye fatigue but noted that my intraocular pressure was elevated. Following that, I experienced symptoms of heaviness in my head...

Numbness in the right calf? About two months ago, I accidentally touched the outer side of my right thigh, and I felt a tingling sensation on the outer side of my right calf. Recently, I have also been experiencing a slight burning sensation.

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 ...

Tightness in the upper left back and shoulder blade? Hello, Doctor: I previously had an examination due to discomfort in my back, which revealed that there was a knot formed in the spinal ligaments. It was eventually resolved through manual therapy, but I have noticed that my lef...

Skin prickling and finger numbness? Hello, my symptoms started on April 17th with a tingling sensation and occasional sharp pain in the inner skin of my left arm when lightly touched or rubbed against clothing. On that day, I also experienced general fatigue and a mild headache. ...

Generalized weakness and tremors? Hello, doctor! My mother is 78 years old and started experiencing generalized weakness and trembling about a month ago. However, her condition improves significantly after she eats and replenishes her caloric intake. The key issue is that she nee...

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...