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Suffering From Numbness In Head And Arm. Prescribed Inderal And Tryptomer. Suffer From Anxiety. Suggest

Posted on Fri, 23 Aug 2013

Question: iam suffering from numbness in head,sometimes in my arm for last 10 years.Was given inderal 10 tears ago for few months & then i stopped.Last week i felt worse & have been asked to take Tryptomer for 2 months,10 mg.Daily.Also im suffering from anxiety due to a family issue.Is the medication prescribed ok or i take a second opinion.I took the first tab.yesterday but did not feel good

Answered by Dr. Praveen K Nath (1 hour later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

You are suffering from headaches off/on with numbness in head & arm
may I suggest.

1. Get your MRI BRAIN/CERVICAL SPINE to rule out any organic cause for headache & numbness

2 Try taking anxiolytic medications along with analgesics. you may try combination of amitryptilline with chlordiazepoxide for few weeks

3. If headache anxiety still persists consult a neurologist for complete neuropsychological evaluation

4 Try to de-stress through YOGA/MEDITATION etc.

5. Check your blood pressure regularly especially during headaches

Hope this answers your query.

Thanks,
Dr Praveen k XXXXXXX XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Praveen K Nath (12 hours later)

can tryptomer 10 mg alone for 2 months as suggested by a neurosurgeon be enough & more importantly safe?

Answered by Dr. Praveen K Nath (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Ttryptomer alone is ok. Add combination if there is no relief after tryptomer.

Tryptomer is safe even for prolong use.

thanks
dr XXXXXXX k XXXXXXX XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E