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I woke up with numbness and weakness on my right side. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for a second opinion on a possible stroke. Can anyone look at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans online? I had symptoms of "wake up" stroke. I woke up with complete numbness on the right side, unable to make a fist, weakness when trying to stand, dizziness and confusio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to migraine or a possible seizure. A stroke cannot be excluded, but it is really less likely with a normal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I would like to directly review your MRI r... Read Full »
I am worried about symptoms due to opiate withdrawal. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old female recovering from eating disorder. My body mass index (BMI) is 16. I am suffering from clinical depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). I was diagnosed by a neurologist with migraines approximately two years ago, and have been on Lyrica 75 mg twice da... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is fine to stop Lyrica (Pregabalin). In my opinion, your symptoms could be related to apanic attack, probably caused by Topiramate adverse effects. Besides, as Topiramate can also cause kidney dysfunction. So, I strongly agree with your doctor on stopping it. On the o... Read Full »
Why do I have throbbing pain in my temple?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a sufferer of hemiplegic migraine. However, I had unusual collapses three months back. The first one was 40 minutes; I could not recall the whole of that period. I came back with an injured knee and felt dazed. I was fine after around two hours. The next day, I felt pressure in my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree with you on the fact that when dealing with hemiplegic migraine, it is necessary excluding a brain aneurysm or any arteriovenous malformation, which may mimic this clinical situation. That is why it is necessary performing a brain MRI, which would detect any p... Read Full »
What could be the cause for recurrent headache and dizziness?
Query: Hello doctor, My major complaint is headache and dizziness. This has been ongoing for years, despite being to several doctors. I am currently on Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism along with Bisoprolol for IST. I have had an MRI and CT scan done on my head, both of which came back abnormal. My doctor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that these CT scan and MRI findings are not related to the headache and dizziness. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know more about headaches. Is it throbbing or like pressure? Do you feel na... Read Full »
What to do for consistent left-sided headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from pain in my head on the left side for the past six months. I went to the hospital and consulted the doctor. He told me that I have migraines. I feel to have a sore head and I feel like something is pushing on the top of my head against the left side. I have numbness an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and your symptoms are due to migraines. Another issue can be due to a sinus problem and I suggest it based on the description of your complaints. For this reason, I would recommend you to do a sinus X-ray to exclude a possible sinus infection and... Read Full »
What can cause random, sharp, one-sided headaches lasting for a second?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old female suffering from a sharp one-sided headache and it lasts for a second. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: 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. You can also take Melatonin 5 mg at bedtime for a month for re... Read Full »
What ingredients or products can trigger migraines?
Query: Hello doctor, What ingredients or products can trigger migraines, and why this is the case? Some common foods or ingredients I have heard of are alcohol, aged cheese, chocolate, nitrates, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and artificial sweeteners. Is there any truth to these? Are there any substances in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is true that all these types of food may trigger migraine headaches. It depends on individual properties because not all individuals are sensitive to these substances. The underlying mechanism is thought to be vessel constriction and dilation, which is part of... Read Full »
How to cure moderate to severe daily migraine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have migraines daily for the past two months. It gets controlled with painkillers and worsens with movement. Other than that no other symptoms (like dizziness or vomiting) are present. The pain is usually moderate to severe, sometimes one-sided and sometimes full head pain. I am tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that considering your aggravated situation, it would be reasonable to start preventive therapy for migraine. In this regard, I would recommend starting Topiramate 50 mg twice daily (it is recommended starting 25 mg daily ... Read Full »
Are there any other OTC medicines for hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend has hyperthyroidism and is on Thyroxine. He is a twice-over-testicular cancer survivor and has suffered from thyroid issues for the last six years. It has gotten so bad that he can barely get out of bed. His blood pressure skyrocketed, and his GP put him on BP medicines for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully and would explain that his symptoms could be related to chemotherapy and thyroxine treatment. Unfortunately, there is no OTC (over-the-counter) drug that can help improve his situation. The most important thing is to find the cause of ... Read Full »
What causes severe headache in right temple?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 9 years old and has a typical headache at right temple. The headache, she says, is more or less constant and not severe in the day but is intense at night. She sleeps at around 10:00 PM and wakes up around 12:15 AM to 12:30 AM. This is when she cries as she is not able t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that this type of headache could be related to hypnic headache. Anyway, a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan is necessary in order to exclude a possible brain lesion, as the headache is a... Read Full »