Muscle cramp, Neurology FAQ

Frequent muscle cramps in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing severe cramps in my fingers, arms, and calves recently. I have visited the neurology, orthopedics, and metabolic departments at Taichung Chung Shan Hospital, where I underwent MRI scans of my ...

The toes on the left foot are experiencing recurrent cramping pain? Hello Dr. Jiang, since the end of last year, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain between the 3rd and 4th toes on my left foot. Sometimes it occurs 5-6 times within an hour, and other times it happens...

Involuntary twitching of the neck and face after exercise? Hello, doctor. My child is in sixth grade and has been practicing artistic roller skating for two and a half years. Recently, the difficulty level has increased, and they have been falling frequently and sweating profusel...

Axillary cramping Hello Doctor: In the past six months, I have experienced cramps in my armpits, occurring about 1-2 times a month, lasting around 10-15 seconds each time. However, there are days when it happens 2-3 times. There is no pain, just the cramps. I would like to know w...

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...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness...

Back muscle cramps Hello doctor, I have suddenly started experiencing muscle cramps that feel like someone is squeezing my fascia, and my arm and leg muscles are also twitching involuntarily. Three doctors have diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, and I have a dry mouth, raising suspi...

The issue of experiencing cramps in the fingers while working with them in a bent position? In the past month, I have experienced muscle cramps in my fingers when using a toothbrush to brush my teeth, and also while washing dishes. Using dental floss causes even more severe cramp...

Please provide information regarding the sequelae of stroke? Hello Doctor: My family member had a stroke in the right hemisphere three years ago. After rehabilitation, he was able to walk normally, but he has reduced function in his left upper limb. In April, he suffered a stroke...

Medication issues Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and after starting medication, I have been experiencing cramps in the soles of my feet. The frequency of these cramps is higher than with the previous medication I was taking, and they are quite painfu...

Suspected altitude sickness? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Recently, I went hiking in Gu Guan at an altitude of about 1500 meters without reaching the summit. During the hike, I suddenly experienced severe throbbing pain in my temples, nausea, vomiting, chills, weakness, fatigue, numbness in ...

In addition to your current evaluation for epilepsy, what other tests or specialist consultations would be beneficial for me? Frequent occurrences of symptoms: dizziness, headaches, chest tightness, unsteady gait, headaches, muscle cramps, fainting, hand tremors, cold extremities...

Is it true that a place that has been previously strained is more likely to relapse? Hello, doctor. I usually enjoy outdoor activities and have frequently hiked up to a hundred peaks without ever experiencing cramps. However, last year I felt cramps for the first time in the inne...

Neuropathic pain Hello! This issue has been troubling me for many years, starting around middle school. I experience sudden, severe pain on both sides of my ribcage, which worsens with breathing, talking, or laughing. However, the pain usually lasts only one to two hours; sometim...

Cramps and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Hello doctor, I have an issue with muscle twitching, and last night I experienced cramps in the soles of my feet. Could cramps be a symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Sudden cramping in the center of the forearm near the wrist with the palm of the right hand facing up? Sudden cramping in the fingers of the right hand, followed by cramping in the center of the palm facing up near the end of the forearm, raises concerns about potential issues. I...

Calf pain Hello doctor, I have had sudden calf pain since childhood. It used to occur mostly at night while I was sleeping, causing such intense pain that I couldn't sleep, or waking me up from sleep. The pain would last anywhere from half an hour to several hours. However, ...

Prolonged hand cramps? I started feeling discomfort in my hand since last night. I used the restroom that day and had some alcohol before going to bed. When I tried to sleep, I experienced painful muscle cramps in my hand, which made it impossible to fall asleep. After some stret...

Shoulder and neck pain? Experiencing sharp pain in the left shoulder and neck when swallowing saliva, described as an electric shock-like sensation, occurs occasionally, about 1 to 2 times a month or even less frequently. Additionally, there are instances when raising the arm or ...

Muscle spasm Hello doctor, I have anxiety disorder and sometimes when I feel particularly tense, I experience muscle twitching in my thighs (it's not a cramp, but a contraction and relaxation sensation that isn't painful). At that moment, I also feel quite cold. This si...