Nervous System Disorders and Diseases

Ask questions and share information about nervous system disorders and diseases here. Talk about vascular disorders (stroke, transient ischemic attack or TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage and hematoma, and extradural hemorrhage), infections (meningitis, encephalitis, polio, and epidural abscess), functional disorders ( headache, epilepsy, dizziness, and neuralgia), structural disorders (Bell's palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre syndrome) and degeneration (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's chorea, and Alzheimer's disease).

7.2 cm x 7.3 cm seems awfully large, how worried should I be if this is a cyst?

For about the last 2 years I have been getting bad headaches just out of the blue. Tylenol or ibuprofen did nothing. Finally after complaining enough to my doctor and having other issues such as blurred vision, memory loss, etc he sent me for a CT scan. When the report came back it said: The...

by Ashleypem28259439 over a year ago

severe head pain above my ear and eye, that last a few seconds

Answered by a doctor

I have had head aches before but this only last a few seconds, it feels like I am being electrocuted or stabbed. It is more severe then any pain I have ever had but it is gone in just seconds and returns every 2-3 hours . it has been doing this for almost 2 days now I have had migraines before too...

by RLR80970 over a year ago

Spot on brain

I have had an issue on two occasions where I have gotten lighted headed and passed out and thrown up. I was taken to the ER the first time but nothing was done but bloodwork. My Dr. ordered an MRI and a Carotid Ultrasound. The MRI shows a 6mm white spot close to the brain stem and the radiologist...

by Chelle over a year ago

It have been 3 or 4 months that my legs are shaking

it have been 3 or 4 months that my legs are shaking . when i try to feel then its like over at that time but it do shake often and i feel like earthquake and this is making me mentally seek plz tell me the reason why its happening. :'(

by mahwish over a year ago

Tensed, nervous

Hi i m lavina I m actually having some disorder it seems. while talking to people suddenly, my head slowly starts turning towards left side. I m not able to control it. Very strange behavior even i myself cannot control this. It comes suddenly and when people watch me, or while eating in front of...

by Guest over a year ago

My brother has had a tumor removed from the lf frontal lobe.

my brother has had a tumor removed from the lf frontal lobe and was analised to be type 4 blastoma thinge....he is 57 deaf and epleptic too ever since 7 days old due to bad hand washing tkq.had ecoli menigitis..hes has had a hard but kind loving life, knowes he had surgery for the tumor, smiles and...

by hardpipe105191 over a year ago

Scientists Found That A Part Of Brain Is Responsible For Drug Craving

Recent research found that a certain part of brain is essential for experiencing craving for drug. Experts hope that further researches will discover medicines that would decrease this craving. Part of the brain that is responsible for body’s needs and emotions lies deep in the brain and it’s...

by Heather_2 over a year ago

Migraines after cervical fusion

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Hey everyone, I have had 2 fusions done on my neck, and have been getting headaches regularly. Within the last few months they have gotten worse to full out migraines. Sometimes over one of my eyes, sometimes on either temple. Has anyone else experienced migraines after neck surgery. It really is...

by Marys7152250937 over a year ago

Swelling on left side head close to temple

My little one year old boy has a significant swelling on left side of the head. We have taken x- Ray and doctor said this is due to impact of fall or some one hit and no damage to the scull and given a barm to apply. But still the swelling is not reduce even after one week. My wife keep on saying...

by Pevin over a year ago

Arm Tremors and Tingling

Answered by a doctor

I am a 35 year old monther of two. On Sunday, when I went to help my little boy with something. I noticed that my arm was shaking a bit. I went to the Doctor and they recommended a neuro of which I am extremely nervous about going to. Not for two weeks though, As the days pass, it appears as...

by Mom2sons over a year ago