Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Good day, and thank you for the information. First, I would like to ask if your dizziness is a spinning or rotating type. If it is, it could be vertigo, which is characterized by a spinning sensation. Vertigo can either be central, related to the cerebellum and its connections, or peripheral, related to the ear.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have a few questions so that I can help you. 1. With extension, do you mean with the fingers and elbows? 2.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The artery dissection is usually due to forceful movement of the neck or trauma. Did you have trauma lately? It is usually sharp, shooting pain due to cervical nerve root impingement. If you feel this way, I advise you to undergo an MRI.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Most common twitches are benign and are often caused and exacerbated by stress and anxiety. However, there are tests to confirm if it is benign or pathologic. COVID-19 is new, and there are reported cases of neuromuscular symptoms after having been infected, which were self-limiting. It is good to have a face-to-face consultation with a neurologist because your muscles will be visually inspected for atrophy, and the fasciculations and muscle strength will be tested.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand your concerns regarding your recent MS diagnosis. The course of multiple sclerosis can vary widely; some people experience relapses followed by periods of remission, while others may have a more progressive form. Treatments are available to help speed recovery during flare-ups and to modify the disease course.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Rimegepant is a CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) antagonist. It is a pain reliever specific for migraine, which does not cause vasoconstriction. Its onset is as early as 15 minutes, can last up to two hours, and can be used for acute migraines.
Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. 1) Was it just weakness or did you have any sensory loss? 2) Was the left side of the face involved? 3) Do you have backpain? 4) Is this the first time? For tumors of the spine and multiple sclerosis, the classic history would be progressive weakness. And it is unlikely to disappear in minutes. But strokes and transient ischemic attacks can present in minutes and resolve.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern.For now, I suggest: 1) Pregabalin 75 mg, one capsule once a day at night as tolerated. Watch out for side effects such as dizziness.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It looks like you might have intracranial hypertension, which could be idiopathic if your cerebrospinal fluid test is clear of infection. It is a good idea to have a lumbar puncture to measure the opening pressure and check for any infection. If the cerebrospinal fluid is clear and the pressure is high, it could be idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. The hallmark of a neurodegenerative disorder is that it is steadily and slowly progressive. In your case, the sudden cessation of symptoms after a vacation is unlikely behavior for a neurodegenerative disorder.
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