Nerves, Neurology FAQ - Page 8

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...

Foot problems I would like to ask about my mother, who is 65 years old. Since this year, she has been experiencing cold, numb, and tingling sensations in her feet. Her body does not feel cold, but she still needs to wear very thick socks on her feet. She has seen a cardiothoracic...

Regarding facial and scalp numbness (medical examination has been conducted)? Hello, doctor. For the past two months, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness on the right side of my scalp and cheek, and occasionally around my nose. I do not have diabetes, hypertension, or ...

Numbness in the hands and face accompanied by tinnitus? Previously, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a stiff neck, and after some time, my shoulder and neck pain improved. However, I suddenly started experiencing numbness in my hands, so I went to a nearb...

Sometimes, there are goosebumps on the right foot? Why does my right foot sometimes have goosebumps and a tingling sensation? I have also experienced occasional sharp pain in my right chest; could this indicate a nerve issue or a potential stroke? Previously, I never experienced ...

Foot pain issues? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask if lumbar nerve compression can cause swelling or inflammation in the soles of the feet, along with foot pain after prolonged standing, and symptoms such as tightness and stiffness in the calf muscles. Does slow nerve conduct...

Interpretation of Central Nervous System MRI Hello Dr. Jiang, after undergoing brain surgery last year, I developed symptoms related to the trigeminal and facial nerves. During this period, I have undergone blood tests, nerve conduction studies, and magnetic resonance imaging (MR...

Facial twitching or facial spasms? Is there a danger if the facial muscles are constantly twitching? How should it be treated? A friend told me that continuous facial twitching could harm the brain nerves. Thank you.

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about some unusual phenomena related to tinnitus? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing unilateral tinnitus with a buzzing sound in my left ear for about two weeks. I have already undergone hearing and tympanometry tests at other large hosp...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello Doctor, since September 25th, I have been experiencing numbness in my fingers upon waking up. Initially, I thought it would resolve on its own, but by September 26th, the numbness extended to my toes and the soles of my feet. As of now, Octob...

Systemic neuropathy Hello Doctor, I received the AZ vaccine on August 9th last year and experienced redness, swelling, heat, and pain in my knee. Then on September 8th, I had a burning sensation in my palms and soles, followed by numbness and electric sensations in my hands. This...

Regarding the issue of discontinuing medication for neuropathy? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about my father who has diabetes. About a month ago, he experienced discomfort with symptoms such as pain and cramps in his limbs, as well as headaches, and he visited a neurologis...

Sometimes there are goosebumps on the right foot? Why does my right foot sometimes have goosebumps and a tingling sensation? I have also experienced occasional sharp pain in my right chest; could this indicate a nerve issue or a sign of a potential stroke? Previously, I never exp...

Bilateral soft tissue swelling of the thumbs? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a feeling of weakness in the joints of my left thumb at the two phalangeal joints, which occurred intermittently for about a month. The sensation became more pronounced when I pressed on the join...

Sometimes, there are goosebumps on the right foot? Why does my right foot sometimes have goosebumps and a tingling sensation? I have also experienced occasional sharp pain in my right chest; could this indicate a nerve issue or a potential stroke? Previously, I never experienced ...

Intermittent headaches following a head contusion? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a head contusion after a car accident, and over a month later, I am still experiencing headaches. Recently, the frequency has increased, and I have pain about five days a week, all in the same ...

Neck pain Hello, doctor! A year ago, I have been experiencing a heavy sensation in the back of my neck and occiput, along with fatigue. Sometimes, I also feel pain and swelling in my jaw, as well as partial numbness in my face. My left ear feels stuffy, and I have tinnitus, which...

Painful tingling below the calf? Today, the temperature is 20 degrees Celsius, and the tingling sensation is mild, only slightly felt on the dorsum of my feet. A few days ago, when the weather was hot and the air conditioning was set to 27 degrees, the tingling became severe and ...

Fasciculation Hello doctor, I started experiencing muscle fasciculations on the outer side of my left thigh around October 3rd, which lasted continuously for half an hour. After that, it would occur every few days for a few minutes at a time, several times a day. I suspect this s...

Numbness and tingling in both hands, weakness in both legs? Since March of last year, I started feeling a foreign sensation behind my occiput upon waking up one day. I consulted a doctor and took medication, but it did not improve. Later, the foreign sensation suddenly disappeare...