Persistent Shoulder and Neck Pain: When to Seek Neurology Care?
Shoulder and neck pain? I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain (without numbness, just a tight sensation and discomfort) for over four months. I have tried physical therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, and even massage, but my condition has not impro...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Yu, You mentioned that you have been experiencing "shoulder and neck pain (without numbness, just a tight feeling and discomfort) for over four months, and have visited rehabilitation, traditional Chinese medicine, and out-of-pocket chiropractic doctors..." Y...[Read More] Persistent Shoulder and Neck Pain: When to Seek Neurology Care?
Understanding Neck Pain and Dizziness: Is It Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Sometimes when sitting, it feels like being in an elevator? Hello, doctor. I often use my computer and phone while looking down, but one day I suddenly started experiencing shoulder and neck pain, along with stiffness and pain in the occipital region. I also began to feel dizzy w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned "shoulder and neck pain, dizziness similar to being in an elevator... could this be autonomic nervous system dysfunction?" Your symptoms do not align with autonomic nervous system issues. It may be necessary to first consider Benign Paroxysmal ...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Dizziness: Is It Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Understanding Numbness and Weakness in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness and even weakness in the limbs? Recently, I started experiencing numbness in both hands that lasted all day. The next day, the numbness in my hands persisted and spread to my legs, along with stiffness and numbness in my right shoulder and neck. On the third day, the num...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that you have a noticeable loss of sensation in the soles of your feet, which may indicate a potential issue with nerve compression. This can occur due to prolonged fixed positions, repetitive movements over time, or excessive training, including situa...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Weakness in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Pain in the Left Back of the Head: When to Seek Help
Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the left occipital region? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the left back of my head. At first, it didn't affect my daily life and I occasionally didn't feel it, but over the past few days, the pain ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wu, You mentioned that "the pain feels like a sharp sensation, and the intensity is increasing. I have tried gentle massage... Does heavy smartphone usage have an impact?" It is important to first consider the possibility of myofascial inflammation around the ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Pain in the Left Back of the Head: When to Seek Help
Understanding Right Shoulder Blade Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and pain in the lower right scapula? The symptoms are located near the far right side and persist even after receiving treatment at a martial arts clinic. The numbness is not constant; it was only occasionally present during work a couple of days ago, but today it occurs...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The symptoms mentioned may be caused by cervical nerve root compression. It is recommended to visit a neurologist for a detailed examination.[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder Blade Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Hand Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
The issue of hand numbness has persisted for nearly a year without improvement? Hello, doctor. I work in the food service industry and frequently use my hands. I often experience numbness in my hands when lifting heavy objects. My dominant left hand often wakes me up at night due...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chien, You mentioned, "What other methods can be used to determine the underlying cause of my hand numbness? Could it be related to my neck?" Common symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include pain, numbness, and weakness. Peripheral nerve examinations ca...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Hand Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Managing Chronic Liver Issues and New Ear Symptoms: A Neurology Perspective
Long-term liver function abnormalities and bronchial sensitivity have recently led to increased ear ringing and worsening headaches? Hello, Doctor. Here is a summary of my pre-existing conditions and the issues that have arisen this past week. I have been a carrier of hepatitis B...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Chiu, You mentioned that "the frequency of the popping sound in my left ear has decreased, but there are sudden sharp pains on the right side of my head, which are not the usual occasional dull aches. The pain is severe enough to furrow my brow and make my express...[Read More] Managing Chronic Liver Issues and New Ear Symptoms: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Right Arm Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Right arm pain? Hello Dr. Jiang: Since mid-April, I have been experiencing pain in my right arm upon waking up, but it usually subsides after about an hour. Recently, by the end of April, the pain has persisted for a long time after waking up. The affected areas include a tinglin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. A-Jeng, You mentioned experiencing a tingling sensation in your fingers and pain in your arm near the neck, particularly above the elbow (which becomes more pronounced when pressed). This may indicate cervical nerve root compression and related myofascial pain syndrome....[Read More] Understanding Right Arm Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Eye Pain and Neck Discomfort: A Neurological Perspective
Deep pain in the left eye (radiating to the left shoulder and neck)? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Three months ago, I experienced eye pain and visited an ophthalmologist. The doctor diagnosed my intraocular pressure at the critical value of 21. I continued to use the prescribed eye drops re...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Bai: You mentioned that "the assessment indicated a neurological issue, and I was referred to the neurology department, where the neurologist suggested the possibility of migraine?" The symptoms you described may need to consider Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalg...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain and Neck Discomfort: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding the Causes of Occasional Pain in the Back of the Head
Occipital headache Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent pain in the back of my head. Initially, I thought it was related to shoulder and neck pain, but these past few days while walking on the treadmill, I felt no pain in my head at first, but then the pain i...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Weng, You mentioned that "if I slightly pull my arm down, I feel pain at the back of my head, and the more I pull, the more it hurts." This may indicate cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle at ...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Occasional Pain in the Back of the Head
Understanding Right Neck and Head Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Right shoulder and neck pain with tenderness upon palpation at the right occipital region? Hello, I have a history of migraines, but recently I've been feeling a sense of heaviness in my head at times (not dizziness). After looking down for a while, I experience soreness in ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Ting: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Right Neck and Head Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Relieving Neck and Shoulder Muscle Tension: Treatment Options Explained
Tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles, along with shoulder muscle swelling? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and neck for a long time, which has caused muscle tightness in that area. I often feel soreness, and sometimes it leads to intermitten...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: It is recommended to visit a neurologist for an evaluation of the underlying cause.[Read More] Relieving Neck and Shoulder Muscle Tension: Treatment Options Explained
Understanding Numbness in the Thumb and Back: Causes and Concerns
Mild numbness in the right thumb and slight numbness in the back? Doctor, I started experiencing a slight tingling sensation around my right thumb yesterday (similar to the feeling of a foot falling asleep but not going away, though it's mild and only noticeable when touched...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Fook Chi, You mentioned that "there is a slight tingling sensation around the right thumb... and that you have seen a doctor for shoulder and neck pain, which was diagnosed as a herniated disc at the C6 level." It is important to consider that the C6 nerve roo...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Thumb and Back: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Right-Side Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Pain and numbness on the right side of the body? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing these symptoms for over a year. The main issues are soreness and tightness in the right side of my neck and shoulder, along with numbness and tingling that radiates from my right arm to my fin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Tsao, You mentioned that "the soreness and tightness in the right shoulder and neck, along with numbness and tingling extending from the right arm to the fingers," may indicate a potential issue with cervical nerve root compression. It is important to consider...[Read More] Understanding Right-Side Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness, Pain, and Anxiety in Young Adults
Four limbs numbness, neck pain, headache, various minor ailments? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Ms. Li who inquired about some issues at the beginning of September. Since early September, I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my entire arms and legs, along with occasional ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, I am not sure if there is a medical center near your residence. The examination of neurological diseases requires a period of follow-up for comparison. For instance, if a score drops from 80 to 70, it may still be considered passing from a 60-point perspective. The ...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness, Pain, and Anxiety in Young Adults
Understanding Numbness and Neck Pain in Seniors: A Guide
Numbness in the mouth and pain in the shoulders and neck? Hello Doctor: My grandmother is 66 years old and recently she has been experiencing some numbness in her mouth, along with shoulder and neck pain. She suddenly feels very uncomfortable for a period of time. I would like to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wen, Your grandmother is experiencing a sensation of "tingling in her mouth." I would like to know if there are similar symptoms in other parts of her body. If she is experiencing a bitter taste in her mouth, it may be worth considering that medication could b...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Neck Pain in Seniors: A Guide
Understanding Symptoms: Could Your Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?
Brain tumor Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing symptoms of migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, pulsating sensations in the back of my head, tightness in my right shoulder and neck, and stiffness in the back of my neck for many years, with daily occurrences. If I sleep too little...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Amy, I would like to inquire if you experience snoring, as waking up suddenly at night may indicate the possibility of sleep apnea. Additionally, if you are experiencing vascular headaches, it might be beneficial to seek assistance from a neurologist. You may need to co...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Could Your Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?
Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Numbness in the hands? I apologize for bothering you, doctor. Some time ago, I spent a long time in bed using my phone and computer, and I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and neck that radiates down to my ring and little fingers, which sometimes feel numb. Occasio...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello! Based on the above, these symptoms do not match the clinical characteristics of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Numbness in the Left Hand and Occipital Region
Numbness in the back of the head and tingling in the left hand? The left hand has been feeling numb for several days, and tonight there is suddenly a tingling sensation in the back of the head. I would like to know what could be causing this.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ke, You may need to consider cervical nerve root compression, which is often related to tightness in the cervical muscles and degeneration of the cervical spine. Symptoms typically include pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or neurological sensatio...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Left Hand and Occipital Region
Understanding Numbness in Left Hand and Occipital Area: Causes and Insights
Numbness in the back of the head and tingling in the left hand? The left hand has been feeling numb for several days, and tonight the back of the head suddenly feels numb as well. I would like to know what could be causing this.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ke, You may need to consider cervical nerve root compression, which is often related to tightness in the cervical muscles and fascia, as well as cervical degeneration. Symptoms typically include pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, and possibly neuro...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Left Hand and Occipital Area: Causes and Insights