Neurology thread

[gothamprince]

On 6/8/2023 at 11:50 AM, rmJU72 said:

might be a general question…what are the common neurological problems and tests to do to preventatively detect them for aging parents.

The best and only practical tests are for diabetes and hypertension as these are most predisposing factors for stroke and many including normal pressure hydrocephalus and also indicated in alzheimer's 

for many neurological diseases there is very little prevention apart from the above mentioned but the thing is to identify early signs of diseases like alzheimer's , parkinson's ,multiple sclerosis , huntington's

if there is family history of the above diseases then genetic tests can be suggested 

but best is to control hypertension, diabetes if present and adequate age appropriate physical activity is the best we can do

[Original Profile]

On 6/6/2023 at 7:37 PM, gothamprince said:

ask your doubts related to neurology here

What kind of neurological problems can cause insomnia? I started having insomnia from last 2 years and doesn’t resolve. I tried all the good practices that google and doctor suggested. Nothing worked 

 

how common is Multiple sclerosis in Indians?

[gothamprince]

23 hours ago, BonguBooshanam said:

Treatment options for Occipital Neuralgia ? Severe neck pain radiates to head and shoulder. Pain will be worse when radiates to head almost just above eye. Any non invasive treatment options ?

i am not an expert but as far as i know occipital nerve block which is injecting anesthetic to the branches of greater occipital or lesser occipital nerve is the first line of treatment which is almost non invasive or you may say slightly invasive as the nerve is  very much external in addition to it glucocorticoids can be given 

nerve block provides temporary relief so injection for every 6 months is better options when used with glucocorticoids

if the nerve blocks are not effective then the gabapentin or pregabalin can be given but these are not studied for this condition

[gothamprince]

On 6/8/2023 at 11:50 AM, rmJU72 said:

might be a general question…what are the common neurological problems and tests to do to preventatively detect them for aging parents.

observe for memory changes recently , or change in behaviour that is not usual for them also changes in their walking style or hand writing , or changes in speech, urinary incontinence 

these subtle changes can give early clues to underlying neurological disease then consult the doctor

[gothamprince]

On 6/9/2023 at 2:52 PM, Original Profile said:

What kind of neurological problems can cause insomnia? I started having insomnia from last 2 years and doesn’t resolve. I tried all the good practices that google and doctor suggested. Nothing worked 

 

how common is Multiple sclerosis in Indians?

there aren't many neurological diseases that cause insomnia , few affecting hypothalamus can alter sleep wake cycle and conditions like hepatic encephalopathy can cause reduced night sleep but increased daytime sleep

mostly insomnia has psychiatric causes like major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia

there are no large scale studies for prevalence of multiple sclerosis in India so exact stats is not known but it is increasing every year may be due to advanced imaging we are identifying more cases each year

[Spartan]

@gothamprince i have sleeping disorder sort of where i get sleep in one certain angle

kaani a position ki velladaniki i try a lot kudaradu and i end up with neck twist where i have to rotate my neck and it pops similar to nitrogen bubbles in fingers

what to look out for

[gothamprince]

2 hours ago, Spartan said:

@gothamprince i have sleeping disorder sort of where i get sleep in one certain angle

kaani a position ki velladaniki i try a lot kudaradu and i end up with neck twist where i have to rotate my neck and it pops similar to nitrogen bubbles in fingers

what to look out for

I am not a sleep expert ba 

But i can give you few tips

stick to a schedule , don't even deviate too much on weekends

if you don't fall to sleep within 20mins  leave the bed and listen to soothing music or read something

don't go to bed hungry or over eat , maintain a gap of 1 hour atleast between food and sleep

maintain cool, dark and quiet room limit mobile or laptop usage before sleep

limit daytime sleep

good amount of physical activity a day can improve your sleep

manage stress by yoga or meditation

the best sleeping position is sleeping to your left as sleeping on your back worsens your sleep apnea and cause more snoring and sleep awakenings

 

[Aquawoman]

On 6/6/2023 at 9:37 PM, gothamprince said:

ask your doubts related to neurology here

Your mom these days puku loose why my son ? 

[reality]

On 6/6/2023 at 9:37 PM, gothamprince said:

ask your doubts related to neurology here

Pmed

[RanguPaduddi]

On 6/6/2023 at 7:37 PM, gothamprince said:

ask your doubts related to neurology here

Bro, naku oka 6 months ga, left side leg tingling, numbness vachindi.. it slowly transformed into pain in the butt when I sit, walk chestunnappudu antha em unddu, a buttock meeda pressure padithe ne deenemma oka 2 days constant muscle pain.. Neurology doc emo Sciatica ani Gabapentin ichadu..

when I did MRI of brain, Neck and Lumbar Spine nothing calling out of why its occuring.

I am not sure if its helping except sleep better aindi.. but kurchunna, leka padukunna, koddiga pressure on my left butt, muscle pain starts and that area aroung my left buttock is always sensitive laga untundi.. 

Physical therapy cheinchuko annadu.. inka start cheyalaa.. but ben bothering me for past 6 months.. kurcholekapothunna..and cant stand long hours too kada.