Medication, Neurology FAQ - Page 3

Dizziness and tinnitus with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing dizziness about a month ago. It's not a spinning sensation but rather a feeling of heaviness in my head and lightness in my legs. Occasionally, I feel a tingling sensation on my scalp, an...

There is no sensation in the area of the back of the hand from the index finger to the middle finger? Hello Doctor, due to poor sleeping posture and a habit of sleeping on my stomach, I often experience numbness in my hands. On the morning of April 8th, I noticed that the area on...

I have been feeling dizzy and forgetful for the past one to two months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms similar to brain fog for the past month or two, but I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19. My symptoms include dizziness, lack of energy, forgetfulness affect...

Widespread pain that is not fixed in time, muscle twitching for one month, and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing headaches around January 2024, and after visiting the hospital, the doctor conducted a preliminary assessment and diagnosed me with tension-t...

I have been experiencing dizziness for over two weeks, and I have had similar episodes in the past? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from severe anxiety disorder for nearly four months. I have consulted with a psychiatrist and am taking medications including - Sertraline / Esc...

Questions regarding the leisure use of Keppra? Hello Doctor: I have already learned some information about Keppra from the Q&A, but I haven't seen anyone ask how long it typically takes for this medication to achieve the effect of suppressing abnormal discharges (I am cu...

Cervical spine dysfunction I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for a long time. Since the end of September last year, I started having some difficulty swallowing. I went to an otolaryngologist who confirmed that there were no growths in my throat. I was then referred ...

How to supplement with cranberry and related nutrients while taking Lisinopril? Hello, doctor. My family member had a stroke three years ago and is currently taking anticoagulant medication, Rivaroxaban. However, they have been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections over...

Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I visited a clinic due to symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, and nausea, and was diagnosed with gastritis. I also mentioned to the physician that I have been experiencing dizziness, which the doctor believes may be caused by allergic r...

Syncope while sitting? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, my father fainted, which has caused me a lot of worry. I was originally going to the hospital to pick up a relative who was being discharged, but the discharge process took longer than expected. My father had been walking in th...

Syringomyelia I have symptoms of syringomyelia, including pain in my right neck, right shoulder, the area below the right shoulder, and pain in the right hand's thenar eminence, along with numbness in my left foot. Are there hospitals or doctors in the northern region that c...

Muscle twitching Hello Doctor, I asked you the same question about three years ago. I am very concerned about frequent muscle twitching, and I fear a serious illness may be affecting me. The situation is as follows: my muscles occasionally twitch (some areas are particularly freq...

Dementia Issues - Mild Cognitive Impairment Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who is currently 82 years old. Her memory has significantly declined over the past few years. Recently, she underwent a series of tests at the neurology department, where blood test re...

Suspected autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing episodes of physical agitation about 1 to 2 times a month. Even though I feel like I’m not thinking about anything in particular and don’t feel anxious, my body becomes agitated involuntarily. ...

Occasionally experiencing tingling on both sides of the head? A few weeks ago, I started experiencing chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and a tingling sensation in the area of my left shoulder blade. After a chest X-ray and listening to my heartbeat, the doctor said there we...

Abnormal electrical discharge in the brain? Recently, it feels like there is abnormal electrical activity in my brain. I have been consistently taking my epilepsy medication (morning and evening), but my face feels numb. Why is that?

Temporomandibular joint disorder causing trigeminal neuralgia? Hello, my symptoms began four years ago when I bit down on a hard object, resulting in a sudden electric shock-like pain in the left side of my face. Over the past few years, I have consulted with neurosurgeons, denti...

Wandering involuntary muscle spasms pain Hello, two years ago I experienced wandering involuntary movements that were not painful. Later, these movements became painful. Sometimes they occur in my calves, sometimes on both sides of my neck, sometimes near my temples or the Fengch...

Cervical nerve compression and temporomandibular joint arthritis? Hello, doctor. Starting from October 2023, I began experiencing hand numbness, which later progressed to spasms in my hands and feet. After undergoing X-rays at the neurology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation depart...

Symptoms of suspected Tourette syndrome? Hello, doctor. I have a friend who is 26 years old, and after spending a long time together, I've noticed several symptoms that seem to suggest Tourette syndrome. 1. He often makes a light coughing sound or clears his throat when he i...