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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In Half Of Body And Heminegligence
Question: I was seeing my psychologist today and couldn't help but mention about my coordinational issues as they have not been taken seriously and I have been denied benefits! I have a particularly weak left side of my body! Sometimes, I feel as if it doesn't belong to me,,,Have you met with these kind of symptoms? I also have problems on occasion containing my emotions, and difficulty prioritising, organising and find it difficult organising my ideas on paper- which is a problem as I am studying on a course and am finding it even difficult sometimes, to remember basic things which have been taught. Can you suggest any medication which might help with any of these symptoms ? My second question is do you believe in herbal remedies, and is it better to try these if your symptoms are more complex.? I'm hoping you will put my mind at ease and suggest something which I can look into. Kind regards, xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Brief Answer:
Supplements that contain vitamins B group help in mentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your questions and understand your concerns.
First, symptoms of weakness of one half of the body and heminegligence (sensation that half of the body doesn't belong to you) are neurological symptoms, so, evaluation and examination by a Neurologist is needed.
If confirmed, or suspected after examination, imaging studies ( brain and cervical MRI ) are needed to evaluate if there is an anatomical basis for these symptoms ( in other words if there are lesions that are compressing cervical cord or part of the brain.
Restricted patterns of behavior, interests and activities are part of Asperger's, so difficulties you mentioned are most likely to be related to this condition.
I' m not well informed about herbal medicines, but preparats that contain supplements such vitamins and microelements could help in better mental functioning.
Use of vitamins B group also is proved to be effective in better mentation, concentration and better results in mental tasks.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
Supplements that contain vitamins B group help in mentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your questions and understand your concerns.
First, symptoms of weakness of one half of the body and heminegligence (sensation that half of the body doesn't belong to you) are neurological symptoms, so, evaluation and examination by a Neurologist is needed.
If confirmed, or suspected after examination, imaging studies ( brain and cervical MRI ) are needed to evaluate if there is an anatomical basis for these symptoms ( in other words if there are lesions that are compressing cervical cord or part of the brain.
Restricted patterns of behavior, interests and activities are part of Asperger's, so difficulties you mentioned are most likely to be related to this condition.
I' m not well informed about herbal medicines, but preparats that contain supplements such vitamins and microelements could help in better mental functioning.
Use of vitamins B group also is proved to be effective in better mentation, concentration and better results in mental tasks.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
I remain at your disposal for further questions and clarifications.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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