Hand weakness, Neurology FAQ

Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about concerns regarding Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, and health anxiety for a year now. Prior to this, I was doing well. I have been mak...

Numbness and tingling in both hands, weakness in both legs? Since March of last year, I started feeling a foreign sensation behind my occiput upon waking up one day. I consulted a doctor and took medication, but it did not improve. Later, the foreign sensation suddenly disappeare...

Tremor issues? A few weeks ago, after a car accident, my hand started to feel weak, and I noticed that it trembles when I make a fist. I had an MRI done by a neurosurgeon, who said there were no significant issues with my spinal nerves. Then I went to a rehabilitation specialist,...

Hand problems Hello, doctor. I am currently in high school, and I recently noticed that when I write with my right hand, I suddenly experience a feeling of weakness, making it difficult to apply force. If I force myself to write, my handwriting becomes crooked, and it feels like ...

Occasionally, there is weakness in the fingertips? Last month, I occasionally experienced weakness in my fingertips (specifically, weakness in the distal phalanx of my left index finger), which would improve after about half a day. I also had brief episodes of pain in my hands an...

Regarding the previous question? Hello Doctor, I am the person who previously asked you about experiencing weakness in the first phalanx of my left finger, where it sometimes cannot be pressed down. I have read your response multiple times, but I still don't understand your ...

Hello, Dr. Jiang? In April 2019, I received a combined measles vaccine and was taking medication for Helicobacter pylori. After 1-3 days, I experienced severe throat pain, persistent phlegm, general weakness, and fatigue. I consulted an otolaryngologist and underwent a neck ultra...

Occasionally experiencing weakness in both hands? Hello doctor, since early February, I have been experiencing occasional mild pain and soreness in the thumbs and the web spaces of both hands. Sometimes, my upper arms also feel weak and fatigued, and I occasionally notice muscle ...

Hand issues? Hello Doctor: I often feel weakness in my hands and a lack of dexterity in my fingers. However, there are times when everything feels normal, and it currently does not affect my daily life. I frequently use my phone, often supporting it with the palms of both hands. ...

Weakness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing issues with my hand for several years. Whenever I perform actions like wringing a towel or tying my hair, my right wrist sometimes becomes immobile for a period of time. It feels as if the tendons inside a...

Hand issues and muscle tremors? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing weakness in the grip of my bilateral index and middle fingers for over three months, but it does not significantly affect my daily life. Additionally, I occasionally experience sudden twitching in the thenar m...

Muscle twitching and electromyography-related issues? Hello Doctor, Since around June 2017, I began to notice slight tremors in both of my hands, and when lying flat, I felt a sensation of my body vibrating. In July, I visited a neurologist for the first time, and the doctor ob...

Sudden weakness in the hand? Recently, an elder in my family has been experiencing sudden hand weakness and trembling for a brief period (about 1 to 2 minutes) while holding objects. However, they are able to keep hold of the items without dropping them. What could be the cause o...

Discomfort behind the ear and in the neck of unknown origin? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I started experiencing a noticeable feeling of pressure in my left ear, similar to the sensation of having water trapped in the ear while showering. In quieter surroundings, I can hear a...

Sudden loss of dexterity in the left hand? Hello, Doctor. Since this morning, I've noticed that my left palm becomes very slow when I try to open it after closing it (it slows down when opening), but then it gets better. This situation occurs again when I unconsciously clasp...

Sudden weakness and pain in the palm? It seems that starting from yesterday evening, I suddenly felt pain when pressing on my left palm, with a bit of weakness, although I can still exert some force. However, after one night, the soreness has become more pronounced, and there is ...

Ischemic stroke On February 7th of this year, my husband visited a neurosurgeon due to weakness in his right hand. After examinations, he was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke accompanied by right hand weakness. However, a year ago, he had already shown some slurred speech, which...

Numbness and weakness in the right hand, unable to exert force freely? Hello Dr. Lai: I would like to ask about my brother, who was in a car accident in 1991. I'm not sure where he was injured, but at that time, he experienced significant numbness and pain in both hands, whi...

Numbness and weakness in both hands? My wife has been experiencing weakness in her hands and has even developed numbness since she started doing heavier cement work. Could you please advise on the possible reasons for this? If she needs to see a doctor, which specialty should she...

Since I received the injection, my arm has been weak and it keeps shaking a little? Last week, on the 2nd, I went to the clinic for an injection due to a fever. After the injection, the next day my hand felt a bit weak and it keeps shaking a little. I can't even write. My da...