What are the possible causes of these problems

[Jussi]

Hello,

I've experienced these.

- left sided headache or pressure
- minor muscle moving or jumping

These all started to happen after three-month-period of poor sleep (only 4 - 6 hours a day).

Do I have a stress related brain damage or tumor/cancer? What else options?

- Jussi -

[cherie]

I HAVE EXPERIENCED RIGHT SIDED FACIAL NUMBNESS AND EXTREMITIES FOR OVER A YEAR. THIS HAS NOW EXTENDED TO BOTH ARMS AND LEGS AND A LIGHT SPACY FEELING IN MY HEAD.  I HAVE HAD SEVERAL TEST DONE AND NONE SHOW ANYTHING.  I AM AT A POINT OF USING A CANE FOR FEAR OF FALLING.  I ALSO RECENTLY HAVE STARTED HAVING JUMPING TYPE SPASMS IN MY ARMS/LEGS WHEN RELAXING.  I DO NOT AT THIS POINT HAVE PAIN.  DO YOU THINK OVER USE OF ABUTEROL INHALER COULD BE DOING THIS OR PERHAPS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION?  PLEASE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE SYMPTOMS LET ME KNOW.

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Cherie:

I would see your neurologist.  No, albuterol should not cause the symptoms you describe.  If you are an alcoholic, yes this can cause some of the symptoms you describe.

CCF Neuro MD

[Jussi]

Hello again,

There is one thing I noticed, when I started stretching my neck: a burning feeling and tightness in the left side of my head when I stretch to righ while holding my left ear with my right hand. And when I raise my left hand at the same time and press the left side of my neck with fingers - the burning feeling in my head increases, exactly on the same side as my headache. Does this really relate to tension in muscles and tissue in my head? If it does - it is really promising that I really may have a benign problem.

thanks

- Jussi -

[G. Trulow]

I am a 49 year old female and had a hysterectomy(complete) 1 and a half years ago.About 6 weeks after that I developed head pressure that has never gone away. I have been to ENT and been on alot of meds. My first CT scan of sinuses showed chronic sinnusitis, but a year later when I had another ENT read the scan he saud I did not. It showed a thickening of membrane, which he said would not be causong my head problems.I had a MRI of brain which showed no abnomalities.Why do I feel so bad evry single day? I wake up with it and go to bed with it. he only ggod things is that I sleep wonderfully well and always have.I told my Dr. that I was experiencing weekness on my left side, meanong I am always aware of my left side. But I must have passed the physical tests that he gave me.I also told him that when I turn my head I often get an alloevr head feeling that someone has 'rung my bell",kind of lightheaded and dizzy.The doctor gave me beta blockers and Midrin 3 days agoThe beta 1 per day going to 2 next week and the Midrin 1-2 caps every four hours for pain. Nothing has made me feel better so far. Should I continue taking 2 Midrin every 4 hours?in hopes that it will help at some point, or shoulfd I cut back since there'd no relief.My family is ready to give me away and I don't blame them My head problem has takin all the joy out of everything. I still exercise which doesn't seem to affect me one way or the other. Any suggestions?thank you so much.P.S. A month ago I didn't pass by visual field test and the opthamologists and he wants be to retake it.

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear G. Trulow:

The way you are taking Midrin is not correct.  I would call your doctor and have him/her or his nurse explain how to properly take this medication.  There must be some miscommunication problems.  Midrin is a migraine abortive medication and should be only taken if one has a headache, and only a total of 4 doses can be taken during any one headache.  Call your doctor and find out how to properly take this medication.  I am also not sure what you mean by "not passing" your visual field test.  Your neurologist should also be notified of whatever this result was.

Sincerely,

CCF Neuro MD

[Eric]

hi..
   I have, for the past couple of years, been experiencing jumpy, jerking movements in my sleep.  It started with minor leg shakes, jumping, but has since progressed to all out full body jerking that sometimes startles me awake.
   I am a 28 year old male recovering alcoholic.  I have been diagnosed with dysthymia and take the prescribed dosage (40mg) of Celexa each day.  I am on no other medications and have been on the Celexa for almost a year.  I am very curious about the origin of this disturbance and must admit, with the intensified instances, I am a bit concerned as well.  Please get back asap with any information.  Thanx.
                                  ....eric