MS, Neurology FAQ - Page 21

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is not transmitted through bodily fluids and does not pose a risk of infection affecting health in this manner? Hello, I have read about the causes of neuromyelitis optica and understand that it may be related to genetic factors or viral triggers. Howev...

Numbness in the hands followed by numbness in the feet? In May, I experienced a stiff neck and accidentally strained my back while lifting heavy objects. I applied heat therapy, which helped somewhat. However, starting in mid-June, I began to experience unexplained pain in my arm...

Sharp, lightning-like needle sensations? Hello Dr. Jiang: In the past week, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp, lightning-like pain on the inner side of my left ankle. The frequency is irregular, and if it occurs while I am sleeping, it wakes me up. I also feel a crawlin...

Severe headache on one side at a specific time during sleep? Since last week, I have been waking up in severe pain around five or six in the morning. The pain starts from my left temple and radiates to the entire left side of my face, lasting about five minutes before subsiding f...

When sitting and lying flat, there is something unusual in the left back area and the left thigh? Hello, doctor! This issue has been troubling me for two years, but it has become particularly severe in the past few months. When I sit upright (with my back relatively straight) and...

Headache and Taste Sensation Hello, doctor. After quitting smoking for a year or two, I have been experiencing headaches triggered by the smell of smoke or strong food aromas. The pain can be so intense that it only improves the next day after I wake up. For example, I have stron...

Could this be classified as autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor. I am 23 years old, with a height of 157 cm and a weight of 65 kg. (Personal experience: I have had nasal allergies since childhood, but the condition has not been severe as I grew up, experiencing oc...

Feeling fatigued no matter what you do? Doctor, I sleep at least 8 hours every day. Usually, when I wake up in the morning, I don't feel refreshed. Sometimes on my days off, even after sleeping for 8 or 9 hours, I still feel very sleepy and can't go back to sleep. In th...

Chest tightness and a feeling of pressure, with sudden episodes of anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath occurring before sleep in the early morning or at midnight, leading to awakening? Two years ago, I visited a cardiologist and underwent X-rays and an electrocardio...

Body tremors Hello doctor, yesterday while I was sleeping, I suddenly noticed that the left side of my body and my left hand were trembling. I was abruptly awakened by the shaking, and the symptoms lasted for several seconds. After waking up, I found that the entire left upper ha...

Weakness in the limbs? Last Thursday, after watching a movie about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), I gained a preliminary understanding of this disease but also found myself becoming anxious about the possibility of developing it. Coincidentally, since that day, I have been ...

Numbness sensation Hello Doctor: About three days ago, I noticed a reduction of approximately 80% in the sensation of cold and heat in my left hand's ring and little fingers, along with a slight decrease in strength, but there is no significant numbness or pain. In addition ...

Lower back pain with leg numbness? Hello, doctor. I originally had pain on the left side of my lower back near the iliac bone, but it was only occasional. Today, when my back hurt, I experienced numbness above my left knee and in my thigh. Although the numbness in my thigh has be...

My cheeks feel a bit strange? Hello, doctor: I am experiencing intermittent pain in the muscles of both my upper and lower cheeks, along with pain in my cheekbones. There is also a tingling, prickling sensation, and itching. The pain persists even with pressure, and my cheeks fee...

Dizziness/Blurred vision Hello Doctor: I have been feeling normal before going out these past few days, but after being outside for a while, I started to feel unwell (cold sweats, rapid breathing, dizziness, blurred vision, gastrointestinal discomfort, dry mouth, tinnitus, etc.)....

Medication-induced weight gain can be a concern, and even after switching medications, some individuals may struggle to lose weight? Due to schizophrenia, I have been on medication for a year now. Initially, I gained 25 kilograms because of the side effects. In the middle of my t...

Frequent muscle twitching throughout the body and a feeling of weakness? Muscle twitching occurs frequently, with some localized spasms. It intensifies when I feel restless. I experience a tingling sensation similar to being electrocuted when sitting or lying down. I feel fatigue...

Feeling lightheaded and disoriented? Hello, doctor. Recently, while traveling in Japan, I have been experiencing difficulty concentrating, feeling spaced out, and a sense of lightheadedness. I also have persistent muscle twitches, both localized and generalized, and I feel comple...

Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello doctor, over the past month, my muscles (not limited to any specific area, but mostly in my thighs and right shoulder) have been twitching involuntarily. The symptoms worsen during times of anxiety, tension, or panic. In the past few days, I&#x...

Dizziness or lightheadedness after exercise or work? Hello, recently I have been experiencing dizziness after intense exercise or during activities that involve holding my breath. I often feel dizzy when there is significant movement or shaking of my head and neck, especially aft...