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How soon after surgery can I return to work?

I'm getting surgery for meningioma, and I know that it's a major procedure. I haven't discussed the recovery time after my surgery, however, with my doctor. How long is the recovery...
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What is causing my headache and numbness?

I have bad headaches, and along with that, my left eye often gets blurry and sometimes I feel like my face goes numb. Haven't gone to the doctor for it because of my insurance....
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What is an aneurysm?

My grandpa has a horrible headache. We have him hospitalized, and they are going to examine him overnight for a suspected aneurysm. How is an aneurysm diagnosed? And if he has...
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What's making my right hand shake?

My right hand has been shaky for like 3 weeks. I'm a 25 year old healthy man. . what is causing my hand to do this? Can it be from drinking alcohol?
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Recurrent headaches for 3 weeks. What's the cause?

I'm a 30-year-old male, and for the past three weeks, I have been experiencing recurrent headaches. I can't sleep at night because of it, and ibuprofen sometimes works, but they...
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Could my son have a pinched nerve?

My son has neck and head pain almost every day. Can it be caused by pinched nerve? Do we need to do an MRI scan to confirm a diagnosis?
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Why would I need a whole body PET for just my brain?

After experiencing several symptoms, like headaches, my doctor is recommending a full body PET scan to see what's wrong--but it's really just for my brain. Is a whole body PET...
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How long should speech therapy be after a stroke?

My grandfather had a stroke and is currently in speech therapy because of how it affected his speech. After a few months, he wants to stop going because he believes that he doesn't...
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How does high blood pressure cause a stroke?

My grandmother's doctor cited that she had her stroke because of her blood pressure, which has always been really high. But I'm not understanding the connection well. How does...
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Are all brain tumors removable?

My baby cousin was lucky--he had a Grade I brain tumor and the doctors were able to remove it. It didn't spread to other cells or grow out of control. I know that some people...
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Why is my 6-year-old getting migraines?

My 6-year-old is complaining about migraines, and it's a little concerning. Well, she's not calling them migraines, but they sure seem like that. She often cries when she gets...
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How will an occupational therapist help with Parkinson's?

My grandmother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and her doctor actually referred her to an occupational therapist to help her with her symptoms. What kind of activities...
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How is Alzheimer's diagnosed with a PET scan?

My grandmother didn't do well on her memory test, and her doctors want to see if she has Alzheimer's disease by using a PET scan. How is Alzheimer's diagnosed through a PET?
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How is a brain tumor diagnosed?

After experiencing chronic migraines, and sometimes blurred vision, my doctor suggested that this could be due to a brain tumor and has recommended me to a neurologist to look...
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Do stroke patients have a large risk of vascular dementia?

My grandmother had a stroke over a year ago, and I'm noticing some symptoms that are a little concerning. Her personality has completely changed (the stroke did take a toll on...
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Should I start my mom on fish oil supplements?

I read something online that said fish oil supplements can help older patients with their memory. My mother is getting older, and while she isn't having too many cognitive issues,...
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Is Contrave safe for weight-loss?

My psychiatrist prescribed me Contrave to help with weight loss, after I showed some progress with my diet and exercise. Is this a safe medication? I heard that this medication...
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How well does spinal manipulation work for sciatica?

I can't take my sciatica pain any more. I heard that spinal manipulation may actually help it, while researching online, but I'm not really sure. Is it an effective treatment?...
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Is it possible to die from a stroke?

I understand that strokes are an emergency situation. But what happens if it isn't caught early? Can you die from one? How quickly do you need to treat a stroke before it has...
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What are the symptoms of a concussion?

My son's complaining of a headache and has been having issues falling asleep. He's also a little bit disoriented. This started over the weekend, after his wrestling match. I...
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