Consultation, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 8

Medication consultation for sleep issues? Hello, doctor. Due to the recent surge in the pandemic, there are some confirmed cases near my home, making it inconvenient to visit the hospital to consult my attending physician. I would like to ask about taking Mirtazapine 3 mg, Olanza...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction related to muscle issues? Hello Doctor, I have recently experienced symptoms such as involuntary trembling of my fingers when raised and a rapid heartbeat. I had my thyroid function tested, which came back normal. I then consulted a neurologis...

Excessive sleep duration can lead to physical and mental lethargy? Hello Doctor, I previously took Funnix for a few months, and my depressive tendencies improved somewhat, but I developed severe social anxiety. Recently, I switched to venlafaxine, starting with 37.5 mg twice dail...

Is there an imaging device in peach therapy that can directly determine the type of symptoms in the brain? As per the inquiry, if there is a possibility, can it be done? I sincerely request your assistance in determining (2) the severe disability assessment - I really appreciate ...

Medication issues related to severe hypersomnia in depression? Hello, my situation is that I had visited a hospital for treatment and medication about a year ago. After that, I stopped taking the medication for nearly a year, but recently I noticed that my symptoms have returned,...

Insomnia. Fatigue? I used to frequently wake up in the middle of the night, but I could fall back asleep quickly, so I rarely felt fatigued. However, ever since I received my second dose of the BNT vaccine last year, I have become more anxious and live in fear of getting sick eve...

Is a follow-up appointment necessary to confirm whether the anxiety disorder has improved? Hello, Doctor. I truly appreciate your tireless efforts in addressing my concerns as mentioned earlier. For the past 2 to 3 years, I have been living without symptoms of anxiety and everyth...

Is a follow-up appointment necessary to confirm if the anxiety disorder has improved? Hello, Doctor. I truly appreciate your tireless efforts in clarifying my concerns. As mentioned earlier, I have been living without symptoms of anxiety for the past 2 to 3 years, and everything ...

Headaches require psychiatric medication, while coughing necessitates gastrointestinal medication? I suddenly find myself in a strange situation and want to vent a little. I have been experiencing headaches that require psychiatric medication, and I have a cough that necessitates...

Can a disability assessment be conducted during the initial visit at your hospital? Hello Dr. Wu: Thank you for helping with the referral to the rehabilitation center during my brother's initial consultation. He has successfully been admitted. Wishing you great success and p...

Frequent dreaming. Anxiety? For over a month, I have been feeling unwell and have undergone multiple examinations, including consultations with cardiology, infectious disease, and obstetrics and gynecology specialists, all of whom have told me that there is nothing wrong. This ha...

Medication Consultation (Panic Disorder Medications) Hello Doctor: At the beginning of the month, while chatting with friends, I suddenly felt weak all over and uncomfortable, and I started to have difficulty breathing as if I were having a heart attack. After about ten minutes o...

Regarding the issuance of a referral form to a rehabilitation center during the initial consultation, thank you for taking the time to review this, and I would appreciate your assistance? Dear Dr. Wu, My brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia in May 2019. Prior to his diagnosi...

Difficulty falling asleep? Hello Dr. Lin, I have always had good sleep quality, able to sleep through the night with few dreams, and I usually fall asleep within 10 to 15 minutes. However, since last Friday (January 7th), there have been some changes. My time to fall asleep has ...

Emotional instability Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been feeling sad and down for no apparent reason. My emotions fluctuate greatly; I might feel happy about something one moment, but then suddenly feel very low shortly after. I often cry for no reason, especially in the evenin...

Medication consultation Due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, I have been taking Jing'an enteric-coated tablets and Yulishupan tablets daily. After receiving the AZ vaccine today, I am experiencing uncomfortable side effects, so I took a Panadol Extra tablet. I would ...

Medication Consultation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how long the effects of Anbongding (Clonazepam) last? The doctor advised me to take one 0.5 mg tablet before bed, but the exam is approaching, and I'm worried that the effects might not wear off by morning, which cou...

Negative emotions Hello, Doctor. I apologize for the lengthy message, but I really need your help. I am a person with congenital disabilities and have been unemployed for a long time. I finally found a company willing to hire me, and at first, I was genuinely grateful to all the ...

Fear of death Since elementary school, I have been thinking about death, and then I think about being separated from my family, not being able to participate in everything in the world, and being unconscious until "forever." Just thinking about this "forever" ...

I would like to ask the doctor, over the past 2-3 years, I have taken Furosemide and Zantac for several months, then stopped, and then resumed again? Due to some work-related issues, I have been experiencing certain physical and psychological conditions that began a few years ago...