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Suggest Treatment For Electrical Feelings In Head And Loss Of Smell
I have already been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I take Lyrica and oxycodone , xanax and trazadone. Lately for the past 2 mos. I have been falling and have had electrical feelings in my head but they do not hurt . The electrical feelings started 3-4 months ago and now are every hour and I cannot work. I can hardly stand to type at the computer or think. I have a metallic taste in my mouth and things do not smell the same. Also I have no appetite.
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to trigeminal neuralgia.
But, considering the loss of smell, I would recommend performing a brain MRI.
Some other tests are needed to exclude for the causes of peripheral neurophathy (which could also explain the lack of smell):
- complete blood count for anemia
- iron levels for iron deficiency
- vitamin B12 levels
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose and HbA1C for diabetes
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to trigeminal neuralgia.
But, considering the loss of smell, I would recommend performing a brain MRI.
Some other tests are needed to exclude for the causes of peripheral neurophathy (which could also explain the lack of smell):
- complete blood count for anemia
- iron levels for iron deficiency
- vitamin B12 levels
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose and HbA1C for diabetes
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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