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I have had uncomfortable vibrations in my legs. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing these really uncomfortable leg sensations that feel like vibrations are running throughout my legs and have not been successful in finding a treatment for it. When I was in the hospital I was given muscle relaxants which gave me short-term relief. I am wonderi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get physically examined and investigated to rule out any medical conditions and treat them accordingly. Avoid stress, strain, exertion, rigorous exercise, and lifting heavy weights. Get tests like hemogram, blood sugar, BP (blood pressure), ultrasound abd... Read Full »
I am suffering from shaky fingers and twitching of toe. Can this be due to Parkinson's disease?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having shaky fingers and toe twitching for some time. Also, I have an anxiety problem and restless leg syndrome. The internet showed that these symptoms were related to Parkinson's disease. I am very anxious and do not know how to manage this. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. However, for Parkinson's disease, I would like to know; whether the tremors are present at rest and disappears during movement? Does someone in the family have this disease? Are you slower in movements than earlier? Are ... Read Full »
I have restless hands and legs. How to cure this?
Query: Hi doctor, My legs and hands have been restless for the last few months. I am taking Swedish bitters as I have a low appetite and poor digestion. I got relieved from stomach upset but not feeling energetic, and I still have restless legs and hands. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you consult a doctor for a physical examination to rule out any medical conditions. I also suggest you follow the following instructions: 1. Eat a healthy, and balanced nutritional diet. 2. Drink plenty of fluids. 3. Take ... Read Full »
I have mild tremors and fasciculations in my right index finger. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old African American male. I am 5 feet 11 inches and weigh 280 lbs. I have a muscular build and have lifted weights since my early 20s. Late last year, I started to develop chronic tension-type headaches. I was taking Tylenol and Excedrin on a daily basis. I was referred... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. If you have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it will be detected in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). I would like you to answer a few questions: 1. Did you drink alcohol? 2. Is there any family history ... Read Full »
My lower leg feels restless all the time. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with my lower leg (below the knee); I feel restless in my leg all the time. I want to visit the market, and anything after that I feel my leg has been very tired and needs rest, but when I go to rest I also feel that something happened in my leg and I have to move from... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com, I assure you that not to worry at all, as things may get settled with proper care and follow-up. This kind of discomfort usually is due to either ischemia of the vessels of the legs or due to anemia (low hemoglobin levels). In both cases, the blood oxygen supply to tis... Read Full »
I am eating tablet Ambien for restless leg syndrome. How to withdraw the use of this drug?
Query: Hi doctor,I have RLS (restless leg syndrome) and started taking tablet Ambien (Zolpidem) 10 mg every night for the past 15 years. It helped me to overcome insomnia and RLS. When I tried to stop the tablet last year, my RLS started again. So I started tablet Requip (Ropinirole) 3 mg once every night ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.RLS (restless leg syndrome) is a disorder causing mild annoyance to severe symptoms in different patients. It often needs to be treated and requires long-term medication to supress the restless legs and the patient feels better. Tablet Ambien is not the first line of med... Read Full »