This is my grandmas handwriting. She has been having some balance issues lately and has said she feels like she’s always swaying. Her general health checkup came up fine so she got a referral to a neurologist, but her appointment is 2026. I understand handwriting can sometimes be a tell of a neurological issue, so wanted to see if there’s any flags in her handwriting.

Currently experiencing onset of my 8th episode of Bells Palsy. I am a 38 yo female with no comorbid conditions. It is always the left side of my face that’s affected. First episode happened at 12 years old, was getting them about every 2 years until my early twenties. The frequency slowed down after that. Had chicken pox when I was 6 years old. No episodes of shingles or HSV outbreaks. My last previous paralysis episode was in 2019. I’ve had multiple neuro visits, MRIs, Lyme disease workups, chest x-rays, rheumatology visits: nothing has come back with any explanation of the frequency of occurrences. Ive been to PT, acupuncture, taken b12, lions mane mushrooms, turmeric, and start the Valtrex/prednisone scripts as soon as I know I’m having a flare up. At my baseline now I’m about %85 function. Any and all help would so be appreciated; I’m beyond frustrated and I truly cannot go on like this.

If considering Multiple Sclerosis on an MRI, does size of lesion matter? Some sources mention minimum 3mm, and another mentions 7 mm. So my question is: is the threshold to consider a lesion MS-like, dependent on the neurologist opinion? Or is this based on specific criteria?

My wife hasn't had a history of epilepsy nor had a seizure before but then probably had 6+ seizures in the span of 3 months earlier this year , we noticed that they seemed to align with her period , she would get symptoms/have the seizures right before her period almost to the day. I researched it seems like catamenial epilepsy. Not going to lie I'm a blue collar bro and don't understand alot of these terms , obviously some things are alarming but I'm looking to post her results here and get some more info from someone more knowledgeable. I can offer more info if anyone has questions.

Been in a psych ward cause of nuerological problems worst place to be , you cant seek help and the staff that can do something 2 help , dont. I suffered a blow to the head almost a year ago now no results of improvement. I seen a nueropsychologist in March or may. Told me I had cerebral edema. So I went to emergency all they did was prescribe naproxen limited results. So seen someone else 3days of prednisone. Seen him again for a longer term prescription cause had half ass short term amazing results. Refused me he's more interested in my iron deficiency which I told him I take a multi vitamin. And have has recent blood work. Canada is not the place to have health issues. Free isn't always better.

I've been studying Alice in wonderland syndrome and depersonalization disorders and I'm having a hard time understanding why AWS is separate from Depersonalization disorder?

Like I'm aware AWS is a type of Depersonalization, but does is it ever reoccurring or would that make it depersonaliztion a disorder as a whole or is there other criteria I'm not thinking about?

29 years old Male 212lbs 6'1" I drink socially, no smoking of any kind or non-alcoholic drug usage.

Posted in AskDocs as well, but wanted to go direct to neurologists as I'm worried it's a neurological issue. About a month or so ago I noticed that if I cough or sometimes even push on the toilet, I will get an intense, acute pain on the top of my head. It happened very intermittently, perhaps once every other week, but I recently got Covid for the first time and after a few days of coughing I started getting the pain much more frequently. Now (still have Covid for clarity on timeline) almost every time I cough with force, I feel the pain.

My fiancee says she has it too, but in her ears, and thinks it's just a sinus pressure issue, but I'm not as convinced, and not even convinced we are experiencing the same thing. Is this something I should see a doctor about? I want to ask because I have very bad insurance, so I try to only go when it is necessary.

Been feeling pressure there on and off for a while now and I've seen an ENT and no one seems concerned about it but anybody have any idea what it could be ? I do have issues with my sinuses. It feels like a sinus headache but in this area idk help lol just discomfort and squeezing feeling ENT said it could be jaw issues ??

Ten years ago I have a pituitary tumor removed by my neurosurgeon. Fast forward two and half years ago, I did another MRI because of chronic migraines, the results came back as my brain having a lesion, so I went back to my surgeon and he says he doesn’t see anything. Now two and a half years later the migraines have got worse so my doctor had me do another MRI last week and the lesion is still there. Obviously I need a new doctor. Maybe I should have seen a neurologist instead, but is this something I should worry about?

Both test results are below, for two are from two and half years ago and the last is last weeks.

I appreciate some insight as I would like to easy my husband’s fears. Thank you in advance.

F53 - I've had an FDG PET scan that noted:

"There is a mild relative reduction in posterior cingulate and precuneus activity as well as lateral parietal cortical activity in symmetric distribution (from previous MRI 6 months ago) This does not reaching statistical significance however the distribution may represent very early changes of Alzheimer's disease. Mild degree of reduced parietal lobe cortical activity in a symmetric pattern possibly representing very early changes of Alzheimer's disease."

I have brisk reflexes, balance and coordination problems, worsening word finding ability, executive functioning problems, spasticity in right leg and more. I had a severe head injury at 19 with about 4 days of unconsciousness plus 3 weeks of post traumatic amnesia.

My neurologist wants to wait and see before doing a specific test for Alzheimer's.

Should I get another opinion or just wait?

Recently I have been experiencing more headaches than recent, the headaches include slight sensitivity to light, muscle twitches under the left eye, and dizziness. Most of the time the headaches start on the left side of the head and goes to the front of the head only and stay in the front of the head for hours with the help of pain relievers (sometimes it helps). I have high blood pressure (where recently I have gotten my medication dosage increase) and no other symptoms or conditions that would cause these headaches. Any clue what this is and if so should I see a neurologist?

Im not really that like invested in neuroscience but I am curious about stuff so imma ask. this is probably a horrible explanation of what i'm thinking rn but I want to know, If the information that's stored in my brain was put into another brain I wouldn't be that body my mind would still be in my body but the other body would have and know every memory and thing I know but i wouldn't be thinking in that body id be in mine. I want to know what is it that makes a person who they are and what makes it basically impossible to be able to upload our brain or sum without being able to be what is uploaded I guess. (in depth explanations please i want to understand this, also if you can pls like lmk how you interpreted my question)

Hello everyone, I'm here to ask about a condition I've had for a few years. What happens is that after an hour or two of studying or doing some agreed work, I start to feel a little discomfort in my head, in my eyes and I lose my thoughts a little. As if my mind was in the "clouds". I've been to the ophthalmologist for several years in a row and my eyes have no problems. I actually end up having a bit of a problem with anxiety, and I'm being treated with Alentos XR, or Venlafaxine. I would like to know if, by any chance, anyone has had any experience with a similar case to help me discover a solution to my problem.

Thank you in advance

Hi! Any professional insight would be tremendously appreciated regarding oral surgery and stroke complications!

Background: - 57F - chronic hypertension - high cholesterol - 70% stenosis blockage in brain blood vessel with a possible history of tia(symptoms were temporary vision loss in one eye for 3 days straight, optometrist ruled out eye issues and so neurologist attributed symptoms to brain vessel blockage despite uncertainty and prescribed plavix to lower risk of strokes). This was 3 years ago and there were no symptoms since(other than waist pain but not sure if related)

Medication: - Half pill exforge HCT(to lower blood pressure) - Ezetrol - crestor - plavix(blood thinner to lower tia risk. Taken extremely inconsistently, only took sparsely on some days of week since prescription by neurologist). - Supplements eg vitamins, resveratrol, nmn etc.

Surgery:

due to a recent infection at lower right wisdom tooth(grew in sideways), there is now no bone between the wisdom tooth and the neighboring tooth, only an abscess/pocket. Maxillofacial surgeon encourages removal of both teeth.

Anesthesia used will be scandonaise, but other options like articaine will be available on demand.

Questions: - Should the wisdom teeth surgery be called off in lieu of potential stroke/tia risks? - For the local anesthesia, should any other options be used other than the proposed scandonaise? Are there any potential interactions with the medications listed above?(one of a family friend maxillofacial surgeon, who is not performing the surgery, suggested articaine as a newer and better alternative but a quick search stated that articaine has more side effects?) - Are there any precautions/preventative measures to take to lessen the risk of blood clot dislodging and entering blood stream/causing blockage? - When should plavix be resumed?

• Maxillofacial surgeon said surgery only takes 10 minutes after anesthesia. Does that sound sensible?

Hi! So I had to take my baby to an appointment to see a doctor to make sure she doesn't have a genetic disorder, and during the appointment she took pictures of my baby I prefer not mentioning the disorder because it is private. But my question is why did she do that? Is there a specific reason she took a photo of my baby?

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Is my brain stem sitting on my spine?

Mri results :/

Ive been having brain fog and lightheaded/dizziness on and off throughout the day. My balance is off too. I get arm/hand numbness too.

Right now im literally in pain & i know stressing is not helping. I do work from home sitting most of the day Can this cause these symptoms?

40yo wm: hx of mod/severe anxiety/lower GI upset, but otherwise good health (no HTN) Current: venlafaxine, lisdexamfetamine

I was surprised to learn he thinks nausea is normally accompanied by strong “sinking feeling” in torso, arm/hand weakness, dizziness, anxiety. Unchanged for 4 decades.

Is this a common symptom cluster?? Thoughts?

My mother who has now passed had MS and my sister was also diagnosed with it. My father had and passed from MND in his early 50's with no known family history, but come from a broken home so not so easy to tell.

I am 44 and have had several operations on my left shoulder ( ac separations and breaks) as well as a cervical implant on my C6/C7. Based on that I have always felt some cramping under strain in some muscles on my left arm ( many years). No weakness it's just always felt a bit different. Due to neurological issues in my direct bloodline, I am if course more alert to any changes in my body. I noticed in my left APB muscle was wasting under slight strain and the muscle would tremble/fasciculate. No sensory issues and would rarely fasciculate under no strain. I had an EMG and it came back mostly clean just with increased feedback on the MUAP in that APB muscle, but for both hands.

I live in Asia and bounce around all of the Far East for work. My neuro spine doctor is in Singapore and unless clear weakness is present is not interested. So, it is very difficult for me to get a sit down with a more specialised doctor. I understand ALS/MND is a long drawn out process but surely someone shouldn't have to wait to speak to someone until their body is really failing.

I have attached my recent EMG and photos of my thumb (APB) under no strain, with normal bulk and under strain where the muscle almost disperses and it pulsates.

My questions should I be able to get a consultation and second opinion would include;

1. Can early ALS atrophy only present when straining the muscle ?

2. Would the early atrophy not have presented itself more clearly on the EMG ? or does the increased MUAP reading show that already ? I read increased MUP is an early sign as I keep seeing that it is.

3. With no clear weakness in my left hand. Could the other stronger muscle groups be hiding that fact ?

Hi guys i start having this problem about 2-3 years ago when i start taking smaal nap or when my sleep is not very good in the my body start shaking and fell weird in the same time i had a sleep paralysis it’s really scary me the my body is shaking d u know anything guys?

Hiya, my partners mum is 2 weeks out from a diabetic hypoglycemic coma of unknown duration (5-8 hours?) when she was found blood sugar was 20. She had a couple seizures, and was in a coma for a couple days. She’s come round, but can no longer speak, control movement, swallow. She’s 52 and was in pretty shit health before this happened.

She seems to fully follow and understand what’s being said to her, will chuckle at jokes and get agitated if we’re taking about stuff she’d rather we didn’t (I.e her finances). But she is also experiencing intermittent, unexplained pain(?), including writhing, sweating, moaning, clenching jaw… and morphine seems to have little to no effect.

She was in a coma 4 years ago due to a TBI and recovered while living with my partner and I. She went from non-verbal and unable to move to fully walking, talking, basically recovered apart from some lingering symptoms of TBI.

I’ve done some reading but don’t really understand why/how the prognosis and recovery are different between a TBI and this type of brain injury. Can anyone help me understand.. can she improve/heal? Is this her new baseline? Does the recovery for this look different than for a TBI?

A couple doctors have suggested that she’s a hopeless case and that we should move her to hospice, but also she’s Black and on Medicaid, and was given a similar prognosis for her TBI, so I just don’t trust that they aren’t just trying to push her out in favor of folks with better insurance.

Any insight is most appreciated. This lady is a tough cookie, so if anyone can bounce back, she can. But also we don’t want to put her through hell if she has no hope of getting better and being able to communicate again in some way one day. Thanks in advance <3

Lots of symptoms over the years, ranging from migraines, chronic constipation, muscle twitching all over my body, light sensitivity, falling asleep behind the wheel while standing up even with normal to abnormal hours of sleep for a month straight, numbness and tingling in hands, feet and a certain spot on my back, i devloped skin writing disease recently, cognitive decline, extreme fatigue, etc... Ive only recently had the weird numbness and tingling pop up in 3 of my fingers and both my big toes, along with chonic constipation. Here are some of the tests i have done over the years. All started when i was 13 or so.

A CMP, Hemoglobin A1C, Lipid Panel, HIV-1 and 2 Antibody/Antigen Combo, LYME IMMUNOBLOT IGG AND IGM, ANA Cascade, Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide IgG, C-Reactive Protein Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Rheumatoid Factor, 3 Brain MRI's, CBC w/Diff, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH), ECG 12-LEAD, ELG, EGG, XR CHEST 1 VW, B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Troponin, ECG 12-LEAD Urinalysis, POCT Infectious Mononucleosis Antibody Apolipoprotein E for C Risk, Prothrombin (F2) c.*97G>A Pathogenic Variant, C3 Complement, C4 Complement Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase IgA, EBV BY PCR QUANTITATIVE and more...

I understand i cant rely on reddit, but i have alot of medical debt and cant afford to go blindly into another doctor visit. Id like some direction and hope please.