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How can one cure meningitis?

I was just diagnosed with viral meningitis, and the doctors are saying that I can't use antibiotics because they're not effective in these cases. How can I cure meningitis? Is...

Can surgery completely cure epilepsy?

My friend's daughter has epilepsy and they have decided to undergo surgery to treat it. Will this surgery completely cure epilepsy? She's 10 years old.

What would cause one side of your body to go numb?

I'm 50, and one side of my body goes numb every so often without any clear reason. What could be causing this? Could it be neurological?

What could be causing my migraines?

I have had a migraine for 3 days straight now. What should I do to stop the pain? Why won't my migraine just go away?

I am having severe neck pain. Could this be from my spine?

I'm only 30 years old, and I've had severe neck pain going on for already 3 months. Is this serious? Do you think that it could be related to my spine?

Could this be a concussion?

During my last football practice, I hit my head on the ground two days ago. And since then, my headache has only gotten worse. Could this be a concussion?

What are the markers of Alzheimer's disease?

My mom is going to get a brain scan to see if she has Alzheimer's disease, since she failed her memory test with her neurologist. She's only 58 years old. What are the markers...

How long should viral meningitis last?

I'm 32 years old, and I was diagnosed with viral meningitis just recently. How long should this disease last in my system?

I have a headache and eye pain, what could it be?

Whenever I try to move my left eye, I have trouble because of a really bad headache. It's been happening for about two days. What could be causing this? Should I see a doctor?...

Can mild concussions cause permanent neurological damage?

I have had 3 mild concussions before, but the only significant symptom I've had with them was slight nausea, which only lasted for 15 minutes. Can mild concussions cause permanent...

What causes attention and memory loss in adults?

I'm 30 years old, and I'm really slow at remembering things, especially faces and names. Half the time I can't remember at all. What causes attention and memory loss in adults?...

Is nausea normal with migraines?

I get migraines from time to time, but this one is just so weird. I not only have a migraine, but I'm also pretty nauseous. My mom says this is normal sometimes, but I'm not...

Is it safe to get pregnant on seizure medications?

I'm 27 years old and I'm an epileptic. I currently take Keppra and Lamictal, but I want to have children soon. Is it safe to fall pregnant on seizure medications?

Are muscle spasms a symptom of Alzheimer's?

My older brother who's 73 was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I noticed that his arm twitches. Could this be from the Alzheimer's?

What causes inflammation of the veins and arteries in the head?

I have strange problems with my balance and headaches, so my doctor gave me an MRI. He says that the veins and arteries around my brain are inflamed. What can be the cause?

CBD and motility? Does it help?

I’ve had Parkinson’s for five years. I now have a motility problem. My esophagus has been stretched and Botox has been injected. My food stays in my esophagus until the next...

Is Alzheimer's diagnosed with a blood test?

I'm 47, and I think I'm starting to see the first symptoms of Alzheimer's in myself. Is there a blood test I can take to determine whether or not I have this?

Why do my hands shake?

I'm only 23 years old and a student. For these past couple of months, my hands have been quite shaky and I can't control it at all. Sometimes it happens when I'm not fully hydrated,...

Are there stages of Alzheimer's disease?

I'm watching my grandmother suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and it's getting progressively worse. Are there stages of Alzheimer's disease?

Why are Parkinson's neurologists so reluctant to diagnose atypical Parkinson's?

I am a disabled emergency room RN who has had Parkinson's Plus for 13 years. My question is why do so many neurologists refuse to acknowledge this condition? I go to John Hopkins...

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