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).

headache on back of neck

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This seems like a good site to ask a question about headaches, so I am hoping that someone will take the time to reply to it, because I must admit that I am quite worried about my constant headaches. For weeks now, I have been getting the headaches on the back of the neck, on and off, but I get one...

by ethel929148540 over a year ago

Anaplastic Astrocytoma - survivor presently.

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To all, I am a thirty eight year old gentleman who is hearing impaired and was treated for an episode of anaplastic astrocytoma last year which is still on-going. I was diagnosed with Anaplastic Astrocytoma after suffering 3 seizures, one in CA, two in BC, Canada. I was diagnosed last year and...

by Sanosuke147863 over a year ago

headache on one side of head

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Are there any experts on headaches lurking on these boards? If so, I am hoping that you can help me with some information. When someone has a headache on and off, on one side of the head, in this case the right side, can that be a sign of a brain tumor? How can you distinguish ordinary headaches...

by erskine484148684 over a year ago

headache on weekend

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I am sure that there is no such medical condition as "weekend headaches"! Except, perhaps, alcohol induced ones? Listen to this: I don't drink or smoke, eat healthily, and for the last few months, I have consistently been getting headaches on weekends only! What could be happening to me? Am I...

by jamey449148261 over a year ago

headache on right side only

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I need help! I am going to see my chiropractor on Thursday, but I have been having serious problems with my neck and shoulders, all of which has now given me a dreadful headache on the right side only. Is there anything proactive I can do to get it to go away in the meantime? Any advice would be...

by scott1373148060 over a year ago

Whats wrong with me.Headaches,Insomnia.....

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Im 16 years old and for the last 3 months Ive been feeling frequently ill and its become worst over the last month Here are my symptoms: *Severe headaches *Chesty coughs *Nausea *Dizziness *Insomnia *Loss of appetite *Cold sweats If you think you know whats wrong with me or you think you've...

by green1jem147307 over a year ago

numbness followed by migraine

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i have had migraines in the past but in the last week ive had 2 attacks an it starts with my foot goin numb then it travels up the side of my body even my face and tongue an i cnt speak properly n my brain even gets a bit muddled bout hour this lasts then it wares off but sn as it does i get...

by jayde over a year ago

Lightheadedness, stomach cramps and aches...

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I'm a 15-16 year old girl and lately I have been experiencing lightheadedness, stomach cramps and body aches (mainly on the upper legs). I'm not sure at all what is wrong with me, I've tryed googling it but its not much help. I have been suffering Sesonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) and depression...

by Guest over a year ago

My nephew,1yr, vomited 4-5 times tonight,he had had one epil

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previously, he was crying and then suddenly he started rolling his eyes and became unaware of the external sounds, his body temperature also rose. The Dr. said it was a seizure and we need to take care of the same till the age of 5. He is now 1yr & 3.5 months. he puked a lot tonight and was crying,...

by Guest over a year ago

headache on top of your head

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I got this funny old headache this morning. I did have a bit to drink yesterday night so I assume that it must have been some type of hangover, though I got this headache right on top of my head this time. Funny. I have never had a headache like that before, and am wondering whether other people get...

by isidore692145455 over a year ago