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Why do I have migraine and numbness on the right side face?
Query: Hi doctor, I went to an ER doctor last night as I had terrible migraines that were causing numbness to the right side of my face. I am taking Imitrex 100 mg and Hydrocodone pain medication for my neck and back pain, but no relief. Also, the doctor did not do anything. And I am in pain right now. Des... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to try changing your doctor and kindly consult a physician. However, I have a few questions for you, 1. Is the headache associated with nausea and giddiness? 2. Is the stool normal, constipated, or ... Read Full »
I am a 16 -year-old female having headaches. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old female, weight of 162 pounds and height of 5 feet 9 inches. I have been suffering from headaches which last for a long time every day for the past two weeks. I am taking Quetiapine, Levest, and Fluoxetine for the past four years and these have never affected me befor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This can be a type of migraine and you need to see which tablets suit u. I suggest you take the following medications. A combination of tablet Tramadol and tablet Paracetamol twice daily and tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg once daily. See if it h... Read Full »
I have low vitamin and iron levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a female with a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weigh around 210 pounds. I have suffered from vocal and motor tics for the past three years. The first week was just motor tics; they were almost constant and consisted of head jerks, left eye blinking, and shoulder jerks. Then, before I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As you rightly said, if both the motor and vocal tics are persistent for more than a year, then it is termed Chronic tic disorder (Tourette's syndrome). Usually, tics are present from an early age, and from your ... Read Full »
I had menstrual migraines for years and PCOS. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I suffered from debilitating menstrual migraines (with aura) for years and also suffered from PCOS. About eight years ago, they became so bad that I began taking the 90-day BCP. They immediately stopped, and I have not had one since. However, I now see a GP, and she recently heard that wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are hormones with long-term and short-term side effects and have some contraindications as well. It can result in unscheduled bleeding, irregular periods, migraine, hy... Read Full »
My husband developed a headache that relieves on running. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, My husband is 36, 5 feet tall, and 180 pounds. He is healthy, with no history of medical issues or headaches. He is an avid runner and runs an average of miles daily. He has recently gained weight due to a poor diet in the last two years. His blood pressure comes in around 120/80 mmHg bef... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As you described, he has a mild persistent unilateral headache and does not have intermittently severe intensity headaches associated with some anxiety issues (which are still not addressed). And an MRI (magneti... Read Full »
What is the reason for placing calcium in the spinal cord?
Query: Hello doctor, My 65-year-old grandmother has had migraines for the past three years and is on medications. She is admitted to the hospital, and the doctor advises her to perform a procedure where calcium will be inserted via the spinal cord. Can this treatment be performed on a 65-year-old person? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In an osteoporotic spine fracture, the backbone is weak, and it becomes difficult to bear the body weight causing severe back pain. In such cases, vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures are performed in which the bone is refilled with... Read Full »
I have migraine-like headaches and nausea. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old women and I am not well for a couple of weeks. I am experiencing migraine like headaches, nausea and digestion issues on a daily basis. My doctor thinks it may be due to stress and put me on a two week heart monitor. However during routine tests, my serum iron and ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Vitamin B12 deficiency should be ruled out by serum B12 estimation. However, a psychiatrist needs to be consulted if you have an anxiety issue. Your liver, kidney profile, and electrolytes are within normal range. S... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 weeks pregnant. I recently had an intractable migraine for six weeks and have been prescribed many medications by my physician. Between 18 to 25 weeks, I have to take Tramadol daily dosage of between 50 and 150 milligrams occasionally, I take a half pill more. And for rescue re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Strong medications are usually not suggested in pregnancy, but I can imagine that your pain was intolerable.However, understand that there is no reason to be guilty. Usually, any drug-related abnormality in the baby can occur during the earl... Read Full »
Are there any other OTC medicines for hyperthyroidism?
Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend has hyperthyroidism and is on Thyroxine. He is a twice-over-testicular cancer survivor and has suffered from thyroid issues for the last six years. It has gotten so bad that he can barely get out of bed. His blood pressure skyrocketed, and his GP put him on BP medicines for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your question carefully and would explain that his symptoms could be related to chemotherapy and thyroxine treatment. Unfortunately, there is no OTC (over-the-counter) drug that can help improve his situation. The most important thing is to find the cause of ... Read Full »
Is there a home remedy for toothache-induced migraine?
Query: Hi doctor, The two teeth in the back of the lower jaw, one on each side, have chipped over the years. And now I believe the nerves are exposed, hurting so much. I am 16 years old, and I have no parents or insurance. In addition I am taking Ibuprofen. So my question is, is there a remedy to make the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As I can see, they are not chipped; they are broken badly (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). They are exposed, and it cannot be treated with a home remedy because the infection will remain t... Read Full »