Medication, Neurology FAQ - Page 20

Pulsatile tinnitus I experience pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear every night. I had an EEG done, which showed no issues, and the medication prescribed has not improved my condition. My hearing is fine. I am scheduled for an MRI on the 24th, but due to the peak of the pandemic a...

Headache worsens when lying down? Hello: I have a condition where there is a mild herniation at the C4-C5 cervical vertebrae, and I am undergoing rehabilitation. Previously, I experienced pain in multiple areas (only once), and a neurologist diagnosed it as fibromyalgia. However,...

Suboccipital muscles Hello, Dr. Jiang. I apologize for bothering you with another question. I have been experiencing discomfort in the muscles at the back of my neck (the area around the occipital nerve) due to acute inflammation during my rehabilitation period. It has been nearl...

Questions Regarding Discharge After Cerebral Hemorrhage Hello Doctor, my mother underwent successful surgery for a hemorrhagic stroke (left hemisphere) in early March of this year and is currently undergoing active rehabilitation (her recovery is going well). She is also taking t...

Retrograde amnesia Hello, doctor. I am a psychiatric patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My symptoms have been ongoing for two months and are becoming increasingly severe. At first, when I woke up, I would think I was still in the days two or three days prior. Now, when I wa...

Widespread acupuncture-related issues? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have listened to your concerns about the potential complications from too many medications. I have stopped taking the medication for one day, but I still experience a tingling sensation throughout my body. How long do comp...

Many health issues with no identifiable cause? Hello Dr. Jiang: I would like to ask about my condition. About a year or two ago, I underwent tooth extraction for orthodontic treatment and had bone grafting done at the same time. The next day, I experienced severe dizziness and ne...

Could you please clarify the relationship between dementia and occasional shortness of breath along with feelings of weakness? Hello Doctor, recently my father took my mother to the hospital for a neurology examination, and the doctor informed us that my mother has mild dementia....

It feels like there is an electric current passing through my buttocks? There is a prickling and tingling sensation in the upper left buttock, similar to an electric current, lasting for several seconds each time. It is neither painful nor sore, and daily activities are normal. T...

Generalized tingling and numbness? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Mr. Wu, who inquired about multiple sclerosis last time. I had a follow-up appointment on May 6th, and the cervical MRI report showed normal results. I informed the physician about the tingling sensation in the soles of ...

Unexplained numbness? On a certain Saturday evening while sitting and watching TV, I felt numbness in the soles of my feet. I got up to move around and noticed that my ring finger and little finger on both hands were also numb. I thought it was due to poor posture and would impro...

Is a biopsy necessary for the diagnosis of neuropathy? Hello Doctor: I have a history of diabetes for 5 years and hypertension for 15 years. Over the past year, my hemoglobin A1c level has been around 6.5. A year ago, I noticed a tingling and painful sensation in my legs, which l...

Struggling for nearly six months? Hello Dr. Jiang, I started experiencing chest tightness and pain in my pectoral muscles last October, accompanied by weakness, shoulder pain, and numbness in my back during certain movements, with a sensation like electric shocks. When I raise my...

Cervical nerve compression Hello, I am 42 years old and have recently discovered that cervical spine compression is causing numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. I am currently taking medication (B12 and a nerve stabilizer) and undergoing rehabilitation (heat therapy, elect...

Dizziness characterized by unsteadiness while walking? Hello: My family member is 70 years old and had shingles in the left ear last April. After recovery, they have experienced issues with imbalance and dizziness while walking, but these symptoms do not occur when stationary. Th...

Medial pulsation of the vastus medialis muscle? Thank you, Doctor, for taking the time to respond despite your busy schedule. I would like to ask a follow-up question regarding your previous response. You mentioned that the cause of my muscle twitching is primarily related to inf...

Muscle or nerve twitching persists? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing an increasing frequency of twitching on the inner side of my left thigh. I have sent two short videos for your preliminary assessment. https://youtu.be/avo45DGnfH0 https://youtu.be/csDjJ8YggPs Could you pl...

Consultation regarding dizziness issues? Hello, Doctor. About six weeks ago, I had a cold (nasal congestion and runny nose). After recovering, I started experiencing two new symptoms: a cough and dizziness. Both symptoms have not improved since then. The dizziness feels like a ge...

Numbness in the right hand and right side of the body? Hello doctor, last week I started experiencing mild numbness in the tips of my fingers. I visited a neurologist who prescribed medication, but a few days later the numbness worsened, and soon my entire palm began to feel numb...

Recent memory decline? For the past 2 to 3 months, I have frequently experienced a situation where I think about what information I need to look up one moment, and then the next moment I forget it. It takes about 20 seconds for me to remember. This happens very often, every day, ...