ALS, Neurology FAQ - Page 8

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction and muscle (exercise) tremors? Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about two aspects related to abnormal neurological and muscular movements: A. When I hold a pen with my right hand to write, I experience involuntary tremors that lead to ...

Symptom Analysis Last week, after taking antiemetics for gastroenteritis, I experienced extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). It started with my teeth chattering, followed by sudden jaw deviation. I immediately went to the emergency room for an injection, which corrected the jaw misalig...

Regarding cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction? Hello, a family member recently underwent tumor resection surgery, during which there was intracranial bleeding. The CT scans on the day of and the day after the surgery indicated intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This informat...

Headaches and vascular-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing frequent headaches and fatigue. Here are my detailed symptoms: I have two types of headaches; one is unilateral (more often on the left side, but sometimes on the right) accompanied by a feeling of pre...

Intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure, and visual field loss? Hello, doctor. Since 2021, I have been regularly monitored at a hospital in central Taiwan due to elevated intraocular pressure. During this period, my eye pressure was normal for a while. After returning to Taip...

Jaw issues? Hello, doctor. My chin suddenly feels a bit numb, but I haven't had orthognathic surgery, tooth extraction, or dental implants. I just suddenly feel some numbness in my chin, and recently I've also been experiencing issues with Eustachian tube dysfunction an...

Tinnitus and fatigue issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am not only troubled by tinnitus, but I also experience fatigue and overall exhaustion. No matter what I do, I just can't seem to muster any energy; I feel very tired. I am not working and have no stress. My tinnitus was checked...

Sometimes after using the restroom, I experience a noticeable pulsating pain in the left back of my head for a few seconds? Hello, Doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I started experiencing a pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds after using the restroom...

Is this carpal tunnel syndrome? 1. I experience a tingling sensation in the interphalangeal joints, sometimes accompanied by a tearing pain that radiates downward. Additionally, when using a mouse or smartphone, I feel soreness in my wrist (the dorsal side), and my fingers are sw...

There is swelling and numbness from the left big toe to the left leg? There is a slight numbness and swelling sensation in the left big toe, but it is not completely devoid of feeling. The nerve sensation extends all the way to the left groin. Although it is uncertain if there is...

The relationship between mitochondrial diseases and myasthenia gravis? In April 2021, I noticed that my right eye had unilateral esotropia. After an ophthalmological examination, the doctor referred me to the neurology department for further evaluation. Since then, I have been re...

The recovery status of CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)? My father was diagnosed with CIDP last year, and his condition has progressed to the point where he has difficulty walking and cannot use chopsticks with both hands. He has already received the first...

Recovery status after a 60cc intracerebral hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, my mother experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in mid-December with a volume of 60cc (right hemisphere). At that time, the doctor assessed that my mother, being 72 years old, might not have a good postoperative cond...

Frontal bone pain In the past year or two, I have started experiencing pain in my brow bone, which I initially thought might be due to the use of electronic devices. As a result, I significantly reduced my usage of these devices for a while. I also visited the ophthalmology depar...

I would like to inquire about what condition these symptoms may indicate? Sitting for 1-2 hours (such as in a car or at a desk) causes intense stabbing pain throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back, along with a feeling of tightness and swelling around the neck and shoulder...

Headache medication Hello Dr. Jiang, I have recently been experiencing headaches and dizziness, and I have consulted with you twice. During the first visit, you prescribed medication for my heart rhythm and Cerebrolysin, to be taken once in the morning and once in the evening. My...

Sudden paralysis and coma? The patient is 87 years old and has moderate Alzheimer's disease. At the end of 2022, he was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation, with no follow-up appointments. He has experienced two episodes (one year apart) of sudden loss of consciousness and w...

Shoulder and neck inflammation? Recently, I visited an orthopedic doctor due to pain in my left shoulder and neck, and I was diagnosed with muscle inflammation in that area. I took medication, but I still experience sudden pain or a tight sensation in my neck. Occasionally, I als...

After multiple consultations, the cause of the head dizziness has not yet been identified? Hello Doctor: Last month (December 21, 2023) in the evening, due to the cold weather and wearing lighter clothing, I seemed to have caught a chill. However, I did not exhibit any obvious co...

Feeling of body swaying? Hello, doctor. Recently, I spent too much time at the computer maintaining a posture, and after getting up, I noticed stiffness in my neck muscles along with dizziness. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said my muscles were inflame...