EEG, Neurology FAQ - Page 12

Epilepsy Hello, doctor. I have a history of epilepsy, experiencing both generalized and focal seizures (a sense of déjà vu). I am currently in a medication-free phase and have not had any seizures. However, recently I have been experiencing some unusual sensations and I am unsure...

Occasionally, I experience sudden dizziness that leads to fainting? Hello: My mother is 68 years old and has had a stroke for 5 years, resulting in weakness on her right side and occasional coughing. Since last year, she has experienced sudden dizziness that prevents her from get...

Suspected autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Today, I visited the neurology department at the second outpatient clinic on Xinyi Road in Taipei City. The doctor prescribed three medications and referred me to Renai Hospital for an EEG (electroencephalogram) test. The EEG is sch...

Severe forgetfulness Dear Vice Dean, I have some symptoms I would like to consult with you about. Over a decade ago, I experienced several episodes while walking where I suddenly lost all consciousness. During these episodes, I had no memory of what happened, and my vision was c...

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Hello Dr. Chuang, My 4-year-old son experienced a febrile seizure in early December this year. Pediatrician Dr. Chang suggested that we could schedule an EEG two weeks later. Should we make an appointment to see you for this? Thank you for your respon...

Toe twitching Hello Doctor, my mother previously underwent a tracheostomy due to tracheal stenosis. On October 27, she was hospitalized for emergency treatment due to tracheal spasms, but due to a delay in the ambulance, it took over an hour for her to arrive at the hospital, by ...

Headache and dizziness? I have scheduled a health check-up at the health department and would like to request additional tests specifically for my headaches and dizziness. What additional tests should I consider? Thanks!

I suspect that I have mad cow disease (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)? Two weeks ago, after having Japanese barbecue with my girlfriend, I experienced a week-long headache and temporary memory loss, where I would forget what I did earlier that day in the afternoon, having no recollec...

Neuralgia Dear Doctor: Since August of last year, I have been experiencing pain on both sides of my head (near the ears and temples) every few days. Occasionally, I also feel sharp nerve pain on the top of my head. Soon after, I started to feel soreness in the nerves at the back ...

Lower back pain? I often experience lower back pain and discomfort, with the pain being particularly severe. Even light pressure near my spine in the lower back area causes significant soreness. Sometimes, I suddenly feel a sharp, nerve-like pain that lasts for at least three sec...

Numbness in the hands? I have already consulted with a neurologist at Chiayi Jiayi Hospital, and the doctor verbally concluded that I might have epilepsy. I have undergone an EEG and am currently waiting for an MRI. Recently, I have been experiencing occasional hand numbness, mus...

Chronic migraines have recently changed in pattern? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing chronic headaches for a long time and have undergone examinations at the hospital, but my EEG results were normal. I have been taking antipyretic analgesics and peripheral vasodilators. Ho...

Simultaneous use of two antiepileptic drugs? Hello Dr. Lin, My brother was originally taking the antiepileptic medication Depakene, three times a day at a total of three pills. However, he still occasionally experiences absence seizures and has episodes of generalized tonic-clon...

Consultation I have a seemingly absurd but actually serious question, and I hope to get an answer here. (I once asked a doctor, but was treated like I was crazy.) In high school, I had pseudo-myopia but did not want to become myopic. My mother happened to have bought traditional ...

Persistent headache for one week? I have been experiencing a persistent headache for a week now, with continuous pain that occasionally subsides for brief periods (1-2 hours). In the first few days, I felt nauseous and had a decreased appetite, but now I only occasionally feel na...

Regarding the issue of chronic migraines? Hello Dr. Yeh, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have habitual headaches, sometimes on the left temple and sometimes affecting half of my head, with a sensation of throbbing pain like blood vessels are swelling. When...

High blood pressure and elevated body temperature? Hello Dr. Yeh, My grandmother is 89 years old and has been experiencing unstable blood pressure, with more than three episodes in a day recently. She feels a constant internal heat, as if something is moving inside her, which is...

There is a tingling sensation above the right ear? Hello, my mother-in-law (in her sixties) has been experiencing a sensation similar to electric shocks in the right side of her brain (above the ear) for the past few weeks. This sensation lasts for several seconds and occurs freq...

Headache Hello Doctor: My father has high blood pressure, and he takes his medication on time, but he often experiences headaches that last for 2-3 hours, which is distressing for me as his daughter! He previously underwent an EEG at the hospital, which came back normal. I would ...

Are there brainwave monitoring devices available for rent? Since I had a grand mal seizure at the age of 16, I have been on medication, specifically Tegretol 200 mg extended-release. Initially, I took two tablets twice a day, but now I take one tablet twice a day. During this tim...