Neck, Neurology FAQ - Page 53

Please help me? Hello, doctor... I sometimes experience pain in the back of my head, and now I also have back pain that can be so severe that I can't turn my head. Additionally, I can't sit for long periods because it hurts a lot. What could this condition be? I consult...

Neck and eye issues? Hello Doctor: I had a retinal tear in May of last year and underwent laser treatment twice for each eye. After each procedure, I experienced some lingering side effects. One perplexing symptom is that about half a month after the second laser treatment (in Oc...

Neck and shoulder pain Hello, actually my problem is quite common. I have pain from my neck to my shoulders. Generally speaking, the solutions for these issues are widely available online. However, the internet usually suggests exercises, proper sitting posture, and similar metho...

Swelling and pain in the right side of the head and neck? Hello, Doctor: I experience pain in my right eye when I exert myself, and there is some swelling that extends from the outer corner of my eye, over my ear, and down to my neck and shoulder. It also hurts when I press on it...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Dear Sir/Madam, I frequently experience swelling in my palms and soles, particularly noticeable in the morning upon waking. There is a feeling of stiffness when I extend my palms, and some joints experience sharp pain. Even riding a bike for just ...

Neck stiffness and pain? Cervical stiffness and pain: 1. I have poor sleep and need to take medication. 2. I feel a bit better in the morning, but by the afternoon, I experience stiffness and pain in my neck. 3. I have been doing neck exercises, but the stiffness and pain persist...

Dizziness and vertigo? Thank you, Dr. Lai, for addressing my distress that has lasted for 8 years. I often experience dizziness and blurred vision, and sometimes I have palpitations. When it gets severe, I feel vertigo, as if the world is spinning, along with neck stiffness, whic...

Cervical spine pain Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing neck pain for the past six months, along with lower back pain, and sometimes upper back pain. There is a feeling of tightness and stiffness in my neck when I turn it, which is painful. I have received treatment in the neu...

Cervical spine pain Dear Dr. Yeh Po-Shou, I have received your response. Thank you for your insightful explanation! I would like to express my utmost gratitude! Thank you! Sincerely, Yeh Jung-Hui October 23

Neck pain Dear Dr. Yeh, I have been troubled by neck pain for the past few months. I previously visited an orthopedic clinic, and at first, I felt some improvement during rehabilitation. However, after nearly a month, my condition seems to have worsened compared to before. I wou...

Brain issues Due to a car accident, I was in a coma for nearly 42 hours, suffered a concussion, and underwent surgery for a fractured clavicle. A week later, I began experiencing tinnitus, memory decline, frequent forgetfulness, headaches, dizziness, weakness in both hands, eyeli...

Uncontrolled Neck Dear Dr. Lai, I have been suffering from these symptoms for over three years, and they have progressively worsened, leaving me physically and mentally exhausted and in great distress. Due to space limitations, I will only describe the symptoms as follows: 1. M...

Dysuria Hello! My mother is 73 years old. She recently visited a neurologist and was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is that? What should we be aware of? Additionally, due to multiple surgeries, she has been experiencing chronic pain in her neck and shoulders and is taking...

Cervical radiculopathy Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing neck nerve pain for one to two years, radiating from my neck to my shoulders. Sometimes, when I stand and hold something, I can only do so for less than three minutes before my hands start to tingle, or they sometimes ...

Neck and shoulder pain, with numbness in the hands? In the past, I often experienced neck pain, headaches, and dizziness while studying. I couldn't keep my neck still during class and would involuntarily move it around. At that time, I thought it was caused by nasal allergie...

Frequent headaches Hello, I have a problem with frequent headaches and I'm not sure what the cause is. The pain can be so severe that it makes me feel nauseous. Recently, I've started experiencing pain that begins at the back of my neck, and sleeping doesn't seem t...

Headache Hello, Doctor... I'm not sure why... I've had frequent headaches since I was young... Wind makes it hurt... Sometimes I wake up with pain... Sometimes it just starts hurting for no reason... It's mostly migraines... It starts on the left side, then switche...

Headache I would like to ask the doctor why I often experience headaches. Sometimes the headaches originate around my eyes, other times they are caused by my neck, and I also have issues with migraines. Recently, for the past couple of months, whenever I sit in a chair for a whil...

Dizziness caused by posterior cervical vascular occlusion? Dear Dr. Yeh, My mother is 72 years old and has been suffering from dizziness (mostly a feeling of heaviness rather than true vertigo) for over ten years. During this time, she has endured a lot of suffering and has seen...

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello Doctor, I am a senior high school student and I often experience soreness in my neck area. When I turn my head from side to side, it makes a cracking sound, and I frequently feel discomfort in my shoulders and near my spinal area as well. It seems ...