Spine, Neurology FAQ - Page 26

Numbness in both feet? I have numbness in the soles of my feet, feeling as if I'm walking on hay. I have been doing rehabilitation exercises for my lower back, increasing from 18 to 28 repetitions, and now I have done 70 repetitions at 28, but I have not seen any improvement...

"Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension" issues? In early June of this year, I experienced headaches and was diagnosed with "spontaneous intracranial hypotension" at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. The hospital arranged for treatment by injecting my blood i...

Feeling a sudden electric shock sensation without actually being electrocuted? I would like to consult a doctor about a problem that I am unsure which specialty to approach. After some thought, I believe it may be related to the nervous system, so I wanted to ask first before dec...

Lower back pain is common? Hello, doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing frequent soreness in my lower back, and I'm unsure if it's related to my kidneys. The soreness is located slightly to the right of my spine and a bit above my left thigh. I have consulted a ...

Medical consultation inquiry response? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have a female friend who is 32 years old. She experiences muscle tightness throughout her body, leading to poor balance. Even a slight bump can cause her to lose her center of gravity. Her sleep at night is fine, and there ...

Is lower back pain a spinal nerve issue? Hello, about two months ago, my 56-year-old mother was hit while riding her bicycle and fell. The handlebars of the bicycle struck her chest, and at the time, she didn't feel much discomfort. However, in the past two weeks, she has be...

Cervical spine curvature Hello Doctor: My mother has a curvature in her cervical spine. The doctor mentioned medication or surgery. My mother has chosen to take medication for now. I would like to ask, is surgery absolutely necessary? If she decides to do rehabilitation on her ow...

Brain issues and lower back pain? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask two questions. I have previously experienced a head injury and often have nosebleeds. I have consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who mentioned that my brain may have sustained damage and that ...

The soreness and cracking sounds in the lumbar joints during movement may be related to a herniated disc? About six months ago, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc. Medication has not shown any improvement. Recently, I often feel soreness around my lumbar spine and pelvis, but ...

Lower back to the right knee? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing nerve-related pain in the back of my right thigh for a long time. In early July of this year, I had an X-ray taken in Hualien focused on my lumbar region, which revealed a slight curvature on the right side of m...

Back pain and leg numbness issues? Hello, I have been experiencing occasional back pain since I was about twenty years old. The pain is located around the left side of my spine and the area between the protruding bones in my back. Could this be caused by poor sitting or standing ...

Numbness in the right big toe? Hello, I would like to ask about the symptoms of numbness in the left half of the right big toe, while the rest of the foot feels normal. Additionally, when bending forward or backward, there is a strange sensation in the spine (in the lower back ar...

Peripheral nerve atrophy!! Hello Dr. Yeh! ^^ My mother previously went to the hospital for an examination and was found to have peripheral nerve atrophy. Additionally, her right hand may be experiencing soreness and pain due to overuse, which prevents her from doing heavy househo...

It seems like there is a lack of oxygen? One morning at work, I felt extremely sleepy and suddenly experienced dizziness, along with a tingling sensation in my right brain. I felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. Since that incident, sometimes my hands and feet feel slightly numb. W...

Nerve compression injury? Dear Dr. Lai, I participated in a meditation retreat from February 15, 2004, for a duration of twelve days. However, on the first night, I experienced significant pain in my left knee after sitting for less than an hour (this was the first meditation se...

Hand pain and muscle spasms? Hello, doctor! During the Lunar New Year, my father took us back to our hometown to pay respects to our ancestors and reunite with family. During this time, he drank a little and also drove. However, on the first night back, he noticed pain on the out...

Dizziness and tinnitus? In the past six months, I often feel dizzy after walking about 400 to 500 meters. Sometimes, while sitting or lying in bed, I hear a thumping sound in my ears that matches my heartbeat. Occasionally, I also hear this sound when turning my head from side to...

Involuntary muscle spasms in the legs? Hello Doctor: My father underwent spinal surgery at the end of last year primarily due to spinal dislocation, which, combined with osteoporosis, caused the vertebrae to compress the nerves. Before the surgery, he complained of involuntary tw...

Regarding the sequelae after cervical spine surgery? I would like to consult with the doctors: 1. In January, I experienced severe headaches and projectile vomiting, which resulted in mild paralysis on the left side of my body. I was sent to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where ...

Lower back pain? Hello Dr. Lai: About one or two years ago, I strained my lower back. Since then, I experience pain whenever I sit or drive for extended periods. I also feel soreness when bending down. The soreness is located on both sides of my lumbar spine. Could you please exp...