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What Causes Pain On The Back Of The Head And Neck With Dizziness And Memory Loss?
I have been having pain in the back of my head by my neck and goes all down to the middle of my back. Also my neck is stiff, my head is heavy. I have experienced dizziness, memory loss and pains and numbness in my arms. I have trouble sleeping and have muscle weekness. I also about a month ago had only what I can discribe as a prism effect in my left eye. It only lasted an hour or so but was slightly disturbing. Please tell me what to do.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
Hello,
As what I feel with your symptoms is you need to Meetup a neurologist and maybe an MRI will be recommended.
As due to certain lesions in the brains over a period of time where ageing takes places and the white matter & grey matter in the Brain may have got affected. An MRI should be a good solution.
Also, the tingling and numbness in the arms can be due to some nerve entrapment within the cervical spine. you need to get it checked by a professional before we confirm it.
With a good diagnosis along with medication and exercise, you should do well.
You may even have to make some lifestyle changes if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As what I feel with your symptoms is you need to Meetup a neurologist and maybe an MRI will be recommended.
As due to certain lesions in the brains over a period of time where ageing takes places and the white matter & grey matter in the Brain may have got affected. An MRI should be a good solution.
Also, the tingling and numbness in the arms can be due to some nerve entrapment within the cervical spine. you need to get it checked by a professional before we confirm it.
With a good diagnosis along with medication and exercise, you should do well.
You may even have to make some lifestyle changes if needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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