Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that her symptoms (especially the grip loss in her arms and blurred vision) are not related to a lumbar spine disorder. A brain disorder (intracranial hypotension) or a cervical myelopathy could explain some of her symptoms. Intracranial hypotension could be a complication of local anesthesia, but you should know that it usually leads to a headache, blurred vision, or nausea when standing up or sitting, and the symptoms usually improve with lying down. So, it seems that her symptoms are not typical of this disorder either.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems to be an ice pick headache and it is a benign type of headache. So, there is no need for doing brain imaging. I recommend taking Indomethacin 50 mg twice a day for a week.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. The clumsy hand and gait difficulties could be related to cervical spine stenosis. Anyway, I would recommend performing a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and a physical and neurological exam by your neurologist before coming to this conclusion. I would also recommend stopping taking Zolpidem gradually.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are not related to the arthroscopy. A possible deep vein thrombosis could cause these symptoms. Do you see any change in the color (pale or bluish) in your legs? Can you feel the pulse on the dorsal part of your foot whenever touching? I recommend trying to move your legs, and wear warm socks. If your situation worsens, and you experience pain, inability to walk, swelling or changes in the color of your legs skin, I recommend going to the emergency room (ER) for a physical exam and a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The musical sounds you experienced could be related to dysfunction in the temporal lobe, possibly due to reduced blood flow in that region. Chronic narrowing of the brain’s blood vessels (known as atherosclerosis) can lead to decreased function in specific areas of the brain, and since each region controls different functions, the symptoms vary accordingly. When the blood vessel narrowing progresses to complete blockage, it results in a stroke affecting that particular brain region.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father's symptoms are not typical of MG (myasthenia gravis). I would exclude MS (multiple sclerosis) due to his age and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) findings, although he has a past history of optic neuritis. A stroke cannot be excluded, although I would directly review his MRI for a more professional opinion. Are white matter changes enhanced by gadolinium? Lambert-Eaton syndrome could mimic this clinical situation, too.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I carefully went through your question and would explain that this eyelid twitching is not a sign of any serious neurological disorder. As you mentioned, it could be related to anxiety, dehydration, caffeine intake or insomnia, or prolonged screentime. I would recommend checking thyroid hormone levels and blood electrolytes, including calcium and magnesium plasma levels. In the meantime, I do not think that you need to consult with a neurologist.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully and would explain that we cannot determine what made the tumor grow, but you should know that the growth speed depends on the tumor type. There are different types of benign meningioma, which grow at different rates. A biopsy would help determine the type of meningioma and the better treatment options. Regarding radiation therapy, I would like to know if he will do gamma knife or fractional radiotherapy.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your EMG (electromyography) is normal. We can exclude ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in your case. It is necessary to do some investigations to rule out the possible cause.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that there are a lot of ways that a neurosurgeon can reach the brain: 1. Craniectomy: Trepanation and excision of the skull, which is called open surgery. 2. Endoscopy, through a device like a tube with a camera, which is called closed surgery.
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