Muscle cramp, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Easy numbness in hands and feet along with twitching? I would like to ask about my previous experience with bronchodilator medication, which caused severe side effects such as palpitations and tremors, leading me to discontinue its use. Since then, those symptoms have resolved. H...

Dizziness after a muscle cramp? A few days ago, while exercising, I experienced a cramp in the area just below my buttocks near my thigh. After standing and resting for a few minutes, I felt dizzy, and eventually, I became so dizzy that I couldn't stand. It wasn't until...

Hand cramps and stiffness? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you why, during times of heightened emotions or excitement, I tend to experience muscle cramps and stiffness in my hands. In severe cases, I feel restless, and there is a slight numbness and stiffness in my face and abd...

Involuntary muscle twitching before sleep? Since July of this year, I have been experiencing a sensation of soreness and weakness in my calves and thighs before bedtime, resembling poor blood circulation. This is accompanied by vibrations in my calf muscles, which feel similar to...

What possible medical conditions could I have? Hello Doctor, as I am getting older, I tend to choose jobs that require less physical labor. Recently, especially at night, I have been experiencing deep muscle cramps in various areas such as my thighs, calves, ankles, wrists, and t...

Experiencing muscle cramps throughout the body daily and joint discomfort? Hello, doctor. My job does not involve much physical labor or walking, but recently I've been experiencing frequent muscle cramps in various areas, including my shoulders, neck, thighs, calves, feet, ...

Muscle twitching, thigh soreness, and susceptibility to cramps? I have been experiencing muscle twitching for three months. I visited a neurology clinic, and they said I am too anxious, and that I do not have any weakness in my limbs, advising me not to worry. However, recently I...

Menstrual cramps in winter? This winter, I have experienced menstrual cramps while brushing my teeth... it has happened three times now... Could it be due to the cold affecting my blood circulation? I do not have high blood pressure.

Hello, Dr. Gao? Dr. Gao: My younger brother, who is 15 years old, sometimes experiences unexplained muscle spasms in his hands. His hands clench up completely and he cannot open them... It’s very uncomfortable to see the expression on his face. I would like to ask Dr. Gao: Does m...

Muscle cramps in the joints of the limbs? Hello Dr. Lin: I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and have been on medication for nearly five months. However, for the past month or two, I have started experiencing sharp pain in my limbs and joints (specifically in the armpits a...

What is wrong with me? Hello, doctor: Recently, I often feel dizzy and lightheaded, with nausea, unsteadiness, blurred vision, and frequent numbness and weakness in my left limbs. I also experience muscle cramps at night and unexplained tremors in my body. What could be the issue...

Muscle cramp (pain) Since I gave birth to my two children (10 years ago), I have been experiencing muscle cramps (pain). Previously, it would only happen occasionally, typically in one area, such as the sides of my abdomen and the triceps area, which would improve with the applic...

Leg and foot cramps at night? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to inquire about muscle cramps. My grandmother experiences frequent leg cramps at night, waking up 2 to 3 times an hour. Recently, she has also started having cramps in her hands, which is affecting her sleep. I would ...

Nocturnal leg cramps Hello doctor, this week I have been experiencing cramps in my left calf almost every night while sleeping, which are painful enough to wake me up. I have tried changing positions, elevating my legs, and relaxing as much as possible, but the pain in my calf pe...

Leg twitching? When I feel fatigued, my legs keep twitching. I know it's going to twitch again, but I can't control it. Even when I'm lying in bed, it continues to twitch until I fall asleep. What could this condition be? Is it related to being a carrier of hepatit...

Hello, Dr. Yeh! Dear Dr. Yeh: One night, my mother, my younger brother, and I went out for a run. My brother, who is in sixth grade, was riding his bicycle behind us. While my mother and I were exercising, my brother suddenly told me, "My left hand is cramping and it feels u...

Waking up with a headache? Hello Dr. Lin, I have a few symptoms I would like to consult with you, listed as follows: 1. Insomnia: For a long time, I have had trouble sleeping, often experiencing insomnia, and I tend to wake up easily during the night, feeling in a state of ha...

Toe cramps When the weather is cold or after walking a lot, I often experience cramps in my toes while showering (both feet simultaneously, with the toes overlapping). I can't stand up at all. Could this be due to a deficiency in my body, or is it simply related to the tempe...

Thigh cramp Hello Doctor, I had surgery on my thigh and knee due to a car accident last April, where steel pins were inserted. I had the pins removed in mid-October this year. Since the removal, I've been experiencing cramps on the inner side of my thigh over the past week...

Excessive sweating, feeling physically weak, and experiencing muscle cramps and pain throughout the body? The weather is hot, and I sweat a lot. I am someone who sweats profusely, and it makes me feel physically drained, mentally foggy, and I experience muscle cramps throughout m...