Sleep, Neurology FAQ - Page 9

The right thumb is bent and trembling? This afternoon, I slept on my desk for about 40 minutes, and later in the evening, my right thumb started to tremble when I bent it (but I don't feel weak, and I can use it normally). The trembling is quite noticeable. Additionally, whe...

Spinal issues Due to pain in the lumbar spine, nerve conduction studies and electromyography were performed during military service medical examination. Attached are the relevant reports and X-rays. I would like to inquire whether there is a nerve issue, as the pain is severe eno...

My dad's soft palate is not moving? Hello, Doctor. My father suffered a stroke affecting the left and right corona radiata, which has resulted in very unclear speech, significant nasal voice, excessive drooling, inability to elevate his tongue, and weakness in elevating the ...

Leg neuropathy, polyneuropathy? Hello Doctor, I have consulted multiple physicians (in rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and neurology), but I still cannot identify the problem... I am 32 years old and work as a software engineer. My symptoms seem quite variable, and I h...

Frequent unexplained dry heaving? Hello Doctor, I am currently 21 years old and a university student. For the past three years, I have occasionally experienced dry heaving and nausea. Initially, I suspected that it might be due to eye strain from prolonged use of my phone or comp...

Electric, numb, swollen, and prickling sensations appeared in the right side of the abdomen and right side of the back? Hello Doctor, two years ago I started experiencing electric, numb, bloated, and prickling sensations in the right side of my abdomen and right side of my back. ...

Generalized numbness and tingling? Hello, Doctor. I am Aisha, who asked a question three days ago. The tingling sensation in my right palm spread to my upper arm the next day, and now I also have tingling in my left palm, arms, both legs, inner thighs, as well as my back and neck...

Numbness and tingling in the right palm? Hello doctor, three weeks ago I was diagnosed with shingles on the left side of my ear. After the skin symptoms healed, I have been taking B vitamins to alleviate the nerve pain. Aside from occasional sharp nerve pain in my left cheek, las...

Can daytime sleepiness and nighttime delirium in a patient with stage II Parkinson's disease be improved? Three months ago, my mother was diagnosed with stage II Parkinson's disease (due to multiple small strokes). Currently, she requires a walker for mobility and moves...

Weakness and pain in the legs could be a precursor to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? In 2021, I was diagnosed with possible sciatica (only through X-rays). After continuous rehabilitation, I improved for a while, but occasionally my lower back would still feel sore, allowin...

Involuntary body shaking? Hello doctor, about a week ago while I was at work, I suddenly started feeling dizzy and unsteady. It’s not a spinning sensation, nor do I see objects moving; I don’t experience double vision. Occasionally, I feel a bit nauseous and uncomfortable, and so...

I've been experiencing twitching in my right cheek before going to bed these past couple of days? As per the title, over the past couple of days, I have been experiencing a tight sensation in my right cheek during the evenings, which may twitch once or twice. When lying down...

Sensation of a foreign body in the throat with dry heaving? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I started experiencing headaches... The sensation is a tightness in the forehead between the eyebrows, with pain on both sides of the head. Sometimes I feel dizzy and nauseous. After vi...

Numbness in the fingertips? Hello, doctor. For the past three days, I have been experiencing a sensation in the fingertips of both hands (more so in the right hand) that feels like there is a foreign object present, intermittently. Occasionally, I also feel a tingling sensation, ...

The MRI findings suggest suspected ischemic lesions in both cerebral hemispheres? Hello Dr. Tsai: I have been experiencing severe headaches intermittently since the year before last, with varying frequency. Most of the time, I manage the pain with acetaminophen. Earlier this year...

I have been experiencing dizziness upon waking up for the past ten days? Hello, doctor! For the past ten days, I've been experiencing dizziness upon waking up (sometimes it's immediate, and other times it occurs about an hour after having breakfast). I usually sleep aro...

Feeling slight numbness and mild vibrations in the body? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I experienced some palpitations, and occasionally felt a slight vibration and mild numbness in my lower back (especially around the coccyx), legs, and chest while sitting, standing, or lying d...

Medication Consultation Hello Dr. Peng: I often experience discomfort and aching in my right thigh near the hip joint, which extends to the thigh muscles. Pressing on that area causes significant soreness. When I sleep with my knees straightened or bent, I often hear cracking sou...

Seven months after undergoing surgery for a fracture above the left ankle with the placement of a metal plate, there is still persistent numbness and tingling below the ankle? Hello Doctor, I am writing on behalf of my father. He is 56 years old. Last September, he had an acciden...

I have been experiencing dizziness for over four months? Hello, after the displacement of my otoliths, I have been experiencing persistent dizziness. The doctor diagnosed me with PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness) and advised me to undergo some rehabilitation and tak...