MS, Neurology FAQ - Page 36

Suspected cerebrospinal fluid leak? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing very severe headaches intermittently since childhood. Sometimes they occur due to excessive exertion or fatigue, while at other times the cause is unclear. The symptoms are generally very painful whether I...

Neuralgia The left side of the body near the clavicle (close to the esophagus) experiences intermittent sharp, stabbing pain that lasts about one to two seconds. This condition has been present for more than two years, initially occurring infrequently but has recently become more...

Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello, doctor! Recently, I have been experiencing occasional muscle twitching and facial spasms. It feels like my face is on the verge of twitching, causing discomfort, particularly around the area near my eye socket close to my nose and the masseter...

The eye perceives pulsations that are in sync with the heartbeat? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation in my eyes that seems to coincide with my heartbeat since high school. It becomes more pronounced when I lie down or close my eyes. Sometimes my heartbea...

Numbness in the right thumb and index finger after yoga? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I practiced yoga as usual, and this particular class focused more on wrist usage. After the class, I felt numbness in my right thumb and index finger. I thought it would go away in a few minute...

Myasthenia Gravis, medication issues? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced lumbar disc protrusion with lower back pain and ankle numbness. The doctor prescribed Methylcobalamin (B12) for nerve maintenance, but it doesn't seem to be effective. Is this considered a high-dose...

Sleep issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent experience during sleep where I feel like my hands are moving on their own in a half-awake, half-asleep state. I am unable to control these movements, and sometimes when there are objects nearby, I feel as if I am pic...

Parkinson's disease Dear Dr. Jiang, My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last August at the age of 66. She has had long-standing insomnia issues and has a naturally introverted and anxious personality. It wasn't until last year that she experienced wea...

Tinnitus in the right ear with three different types, pain in the temple, and pain in the ear slightly higher towards the left? Every night, I experience persistent unilateral tinnitus that has evolved into three types: pulsatile tinnitus synchronized with my heartbeat, a mid-fre...

Numbness and pain in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously underwent rehabilitation treatment for my cervical spine issues, during which the numbness and tingling in my fingers were not as severe. However, after moving, I have had less opportunity to continue rehabil...

Weakness in the limbs after diagnosis? Dear Dr. Tsai, During my diagnosis on September 2, I experienced weakness in my limbs, which gradually evolved into weakness only when exerting force. I can normally pick up objects, but I have noticed that when performing fine motor tasks,...

Methycobal Hello, Dr. Tsai! My mother is 90 years old and regularly takes medication for heart disease and hypertension, as well as vitamins and fish oil supplements. However, friends and relatives have been giving her additional medications without any reason, and she has been t...

Which specialty should I see? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition: I have been experiencing noticeable dizziness 24 hours a day for the past few days, and since yesterday, I have been feeling a distinct swelling and pain in the back right side of my head. My brea...

Neurodisorder Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2nd, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3rd, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness in my tongue. On the night of November 6t...

Chest pain and palpitations? In the past, I had a habit of exercising. After receiving my second dose of the Moderna vaccine in May of this year, I experienced palpitations (heart rate of 130-140) and had to visit the emergency room several times. However, all cardiac tests came ...

Numbness in one side of the face, hand, and foot? On the sixth day after being diagnosed with Covid-19, I experienced mild numbness on the right arm, below the knee, and from the chin to the neck when my symptoms were almost resolved. My movements and speech are normal, and there...

Numbness in the dorsum of the foot for over four months, and now there is also some numbness in the calf? Hello Doctor, I really don't know what to do now and would like to ask for your opinion. I am currently a senior in college and have recently been exercising, walking br...

Differences in medications? Recently, I experienced seizures and other symptoms related to epilepsy, so I went to the hospital where I was prescribed Keppra 500mg to take once in the morning and once at night. During my follow-up appointment today, the doctor prescribed a differe...

Electromyography Interpretation I'm sorry, doctor. Due to symptoms of a herniated disc in the early stages, I underwent a month of treatment, including various tests such as MRI of the spine, X-rays, and electromyography (EMG). The EMG doctor mentioned that aside from some a...

Pain in the neck, occipital region, temples, eyebrows, and cheekbones? Hello doctor, last Wednesday I carried two bottles of formula, each weighing 1.6 kg, home by bike. It was noon and the sun was very strong and glaring. After getting home, I started to have a headache. I initi...