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Why do I have constant muscle twitching in feet and legs?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having tiny random muscle twitching all over my body which seems like a constant thing at bottom of my feet, in both legs, both forearms, and even my stomach for almost two months now. I am scared of ALS diagnosis. I do not have any muscle weaknesses or balancing problems.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms do not seem to be related to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). You should know that there are a lot of benign causes underlying muscle twitching like anxiety, physical activity, thyroid gland d... Read Full »
I have burning sensation on top left side of head. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. Today I have experienced a burning sensation on the top left side of my head. It only lasts for a few seconds but it has happened a few times hours apart. What is this? I have just got over cold symptoms. Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your question and would like to tell you that the burning sensation at the side of your head could be because of a number of reasons like vitamin deficiency (mostly B12), diabetes, thyroid problems, etc. It can also happen as a result of side effe... Read Full »
Even after two years of C-section, I have back and joint pain. How to treat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I am a mother of a 2 year old boy. After cesarean delivery, I had back and joint pain problem. I thought that once I stop my breastfeeding my problem will resolve. But, it persists still. Why? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need calcium supplements daily. You also need to be exposed to direct sunlight for quarter an hour three times a week before noon. Also, you need Vitamin B 12 supplements. It will take around three months of supplements to compensate the deficiencies caused by breas... Read Full »
Can a lack of vitamin B12 cause tingling and numbness in my feet?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a platelet count of 55 and vitamin B12 is 176. There are tingling and some numbness in feet for about a month now. Is this a dangerous level and what could be the cause? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your B12 is low and you should take Vitamin B12 1000 mcg daily orally for six weeks and test the level again. I see it was less on repeat but not sure how much was it spaced out and how much you took orally? Since it did not improve with oral replacement, you would nee... Read Full »
Why do I experience pain in both legs when the AC is on?
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my father who is 58 years old. For the past two months, he has had a pain in both legs - down from the knee to the foot whenever he sits in his office room that has an AC. He says that if he sets the temperature to over 26 C, the pain recedes in about half hour. What ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bilateral knee osteoarthritis can cause this pain which can be affected by temperature. Also, the calf muscles attach at the back of the knee joint and go right till the heel. So pain of the knee can cause this. The other possibility is vitamin D deficiency along with ... Read Full »
Kindly help me to correct my vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiencies.
Query: Hello doctor, I have vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. What made you do the test for vitamin levels? You have only mentioned deficiency. Can you send me the blood reports to help you better? Thanks. Read Full »
I am deficient of vitamin B12. How to improve it using tablets?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old male. My weight is 231.48 Ibs, and my height is 6'3". I have done a blood test recently, and I have a B12 of 156 pg/mL. My nail (light black with dark longitudinal lines) looks darker than usual. My doctor suggests me an injection therapy. But I am willing to have some t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per the laboratory report, you have a deficiency of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required for the normal functioning of the body organs especially the nervous sys... Read Full »
I am struggling with memory and negative thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have symptoms related to the mind and body. I have no clarity in thinking. I cannot make any decisions. Even if I do, the moment I make the decision, I get negative thoughts and a sudden jerk in my mind with a sensation of fear. Also, I have on and off memory issues. It appears fine ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. Regarding the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I like to comment on the following things. Your vitamin B12 deficiency is corrected. There is excessive vitamin B12 in y... Read Full »
Why does the portion below knee become numb while walking?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old. For the last month, I have had problems with my legs, especially my left leg, when I get out of my bed or chair and start walking, the portion below the knee becomes numb. Sometimes it happens in the right leg as well, but most of the time in my left leg. I want to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can happen due to nerve compression in the spine or below that. Also, it can be due to vitamin B12 and calcium deficiency. So you need to get investigated properly, with vitamin testing and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Read Full »
My vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels are low in my blood report. Please suggest supplements.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45 years old male. Vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels are low in my blood report so, please suggest doses for vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vitamin B12 and D deficiency is very common now. I recommend the following to my patients for the treatment, 1. Capsule Uprise D3 60K once a week for three months. 2. Capsule Nurokind Gold once daily for three months. Get the levels repeated after three months and... Read Full »