Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues in the Legs
Numbness in the feet and pain in the coccyx? After riding a motorcycle, I experience pain in my coccyx when I stand up. I also feel pain when getting up from a chair. This symptom has persisted for a year and a half. In mid-April, I started experiencing a tingling sensation that ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Jiayou: The issue you mentioned may need to consider the possibility of sciatica. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammatory responses, which can result in lower back pain that may extend to one or both sides of the buttocks. When a herniate...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues in the Legs
Unexplained Leg Swelling and Pain: A Neurological Concern
Unexplained swelling and pain in both legs? Hello doctor, on the night of April 27th this year, I injured the bottom of my left foot on a plug, leaving a wound. I disinfected it and applied ointment, but the next evening, the top of my left foot suddenly swelled up like a hill. M...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Jill, You mentioned that the discomfort was initially localized below the ankle, but it has now extended to the thigh and is painful to the bone. This upward progression of abnormal sensations may suggest chronic polyneuropathy. However, you also noted symptoms of edema...[Read More] Unexplained Leg Swelling and Pain: A Neurological Concern
Understanding Post-Nuchal Muscle Pain and Its Recovery Timeline
Suboccipital muscles Hello, Dr. Jiang. I apologize for bothering you with another question. I have been experiencing discomfort in the muscles at the back of my neck (the area around the occipital nerve) due to acute inflammation during my rehabilitation period. It has been nearl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Wu: You asked, "Can an MRI detect inflammation of muscles or nerves?" Typically, muscle inflammation can be observed after the administration of contrast agents. Without contrast, it is usually only identifiable in more severe cases where there is infiltration...[Read More] Understanding Post-Nuchal Muscle Pain and Its Recovery Timeline
Understanding the Duration of Drug Side Effects: A Neurology Perspective
Widespread acupuncture-related issues? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have listened to your concerns about the potential complications from too many medications. I have stopped taking the medication for one day, but I still experience a tingling sensation throughout my body. How long do comp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Wu, You mentioned, "I have stopped taking my medication for one day." I am unsure which medication was discontinued based on your doctor's assessment. My recommendation is to consolidate your care at the same hospital. ===== It is crucial not to discont...[Read More] Understanding the Duration of Drug Side Effects: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Electrical Sensations in the Upper Buttocks: Causes and Insights
It feels like there is an electric current passing through my buttocks? There is a prickling and tingling sensation in the upper left buttock, similar to an electric current, lasting for several seconds each time. It is neither painful nor sore, and daily activities are normal. T...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yang, You mentioned experiencing a tingling sensation in the upper left buttock, similar to an electric current, lasting for several seconds each time. It is neither painful nor uncomfortable, and your daily life remains normal. Your symptoms may suggest peripheral neur...[Read More] Understanding Electrical Sensations in the Upper Buttocks: Causes and Insights
Understanding Left-Sided Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes
Left-sided paresthesia? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been experiencing mild tingling sensations on my left cheek, left hand, and left foot. Today, when I woke up, my fingers felt particularly sore and tingly. I'm curious about the cause, as there are no is...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Cactus, You mentioned that you are experiencing mild tingling sensations in your left face, left hand, and left foot, particularly in your fingers upon waking up today. I would like to know if the area of your facial symptoms extends beyond your chin. Your symptoms may...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes
Understanding Systemic Tingling: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Generalized tingling and numbness? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Mr. Wu, who inquired about multiple sclerosis last time. I had a follow-up appointment on May 6th, and the cervical MRI report showed normal results. I informed the physician about the tingling sensation in the soles of ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You are currently on too many medications, and many gastrointestinal drugs can actually be adjusted. For example, the side effects of EPILON may include dry mouth, vomiting, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, headache, fatigue, and skin flushing, among others...[Read More] Understanding Systemic Tingling: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Unexplained Tingling: Understanding Nerve Issues and Symptoms
Unexplained numbness? On a certain Saturday evening while sitting and watching TV, I felt numbness in the soles of my feet. I got up to move around and noticed that my ring finger and little finger on both hands were also numb. I thought it was due to poor posture and would impro...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chi, You mentioned that "the location of the numbness changed after taking the medication, and now the entire abdomen feels numb." If you are only experiencing tingling sensations without any weakness, it may be worth considering hyperventilation. However, if ...[Read More] Unexplained Tingling: Understanding Nerve Issues and Symptoms
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
Struggling for nearly six months? Hello Dr. Jiang, I started experiencing chest tightness and pain in my pectoral muscles last October, accompanied by weakness, shoulder pain, and numbness in my back during certain movements, with a sensation like electric shocks. When I raise my...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Wu, You mentioned "multiple sclerosis," which affects fewer than 5 people per 100,000 in Taiwan, making it a rare disease. The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is based on clinical history and examinations that reveal multiple lesions in the nervous system. A d...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
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 Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Coccydynia (tailbone pain) issues? I had an X-ray of my coccyx, and the bones are fine. However, I experience significant pain when I stand up while riding my motorcycle, and some chairs cause pain when I sit down and then stand up. This has been bothering me for a long time. I a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "it hurts a lot when I stand up after riding a motorcycle, and some chairs also cause pain when I sit and then stand up." Your symptoms may indicate a potential issue with the sciatic nerve. Herniated discs are often caused by spinal dege...[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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
Understanding Finger Numbness After Archery: Causes and Recovery
Numbness in the fingers after archery? Hello Doctor, I recently experienced soreness and numbness in the tip of my right middle finger after shooting arrows without using a finger tab. It has been two days, and I'm unsure what might be causing this. Will resting help this co...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned that "recently while practicing archery, I did not use a finger tab, which resulted in numbness and soreness in the tip of my right middle finger. It has been 2 days, and I'm not sure what is happening." Your symptoms are likely due to an ...[Read More] Understanding Finger Numbness After Archery: Causes and Recovery
Understanding Nerve Pain: Left Hand and Foot Tingling and Weakness
Numbness and tingling in the left hand and left foot, accompanied by weakness? Hello Doctor, The first symptoms appeared on February 27th. After attending a wedding banquet that afternoon, I stepped out of the venue and suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my left hand and lef...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Yang, You mentioned that "my left hand and left foot feel like they are being electrocuted, with intermittent tingling and numbness." This condition may suggest symptoms of neuropathic pain. If it is only present on one side, it may be necessary to consider l...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain: Left Hand and Foot Tingling and Weakness
Facial Pain After Drinking: Is It Related to Trigeminal Nerve Issues?
Sore cheeks after drinking alcohol? Hello: Recently, I've noticed that my cheeks feel sore when I drink alcohol, but it doesn't happen every time, even with the same type of alcohol. Could this be related to the trigeminal nerve? Should I avoid alcohol completely or see...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. WH, You mentioned that you experience a tingling sensation in your cheeks when drinking alcohol. I would like to know if you also experience headaches during this time. Is it more pronounced when you drink red wine? The combination of red wine and cheese may trigger mig...[Read More] Facial Pain After Drinking: Is It Related to Trigeminal Nerve Issues?
Understanding Muscle Tremors: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Muscle twitching for three weeks? Hello, doctor. At the end of 2021, I discovered that my prolactin levels were elevated (29.6), so my obstetrician prescribed cabergoline 0.5 mg, 1 tablet orally once a week, and Yasmin, 1 tablet orally daily. I started taking the medication on De...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Li: You mentioned that "the tremor sensation in the left chest almost never stops, and even when I wake up and open my eyes, I start shaking. If I shake my body and legs vigorously, there is a temporary improvement, and it feels like the tremor disappears, but it q...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tremors: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Right Brain Pain and Oral Numbness: A Neurology Perspective
Head and face Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing occasional sharp pains in my right brain, and there's a tingling sensation in the right side of my mouth, similar to the feeling of having a candy in my mouth for too long. I also have increased saliva producti...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsuan, You mentioned that you have a tingling sensation in the right side of your mouth, similar to the feeling of having candy in your mouth for too long. This may warrant consideration of trigeminal nerve symptoms. There are many potential causes for trigeminal nerve ...[Read More] Understanding Right Brain Pain and Oral Numbness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Symptoms: Multiple Sclerosis vs. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis or Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing a tingling and numbness in my hands and feet since early September. I visited a neurology clinic, and they suggested it could be either cervical spine inflammation or autonomic ne...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Li, You mentioned that "the symptoms really seem very similar to those of multiple sclerosis, and considering that I am 21 years old, which is the age when this condition is more likely to occur..." I believe the chances are low, as multiple sclerosis is clas...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Multiple Sclerosis vs. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
Understanding Muscle Twitches and Limb Discomfort: A Neurology Perspective
Muscle twitching and discomfort in the limbs? Hello Doctor: In February 2021, I suddenly experienced muscle twitching, initially in my limbs and later spreading to my face, neck, abdomen, lower back, and other areas. These symptoms have persisted to this day. During this time, I ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang: It is recommended to visit a neurologist for an examination to determine the cause.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Limb Discomfort: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Back Pain and Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Help
Back problems Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my right back after bending over for a long time. This sensation starts after I get up from a bowel movement, and recently it begins to occur as soon as I bend over to a certain point, with the area of ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Yang: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic to investigate possible causes.[Read More] Understanding Back Pain and Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Help