I would like any medical professionals or
students to read what I have to say and
offer any thoughts or opinions.
I went to my doctor (gp) and explained to
him that I was concerned with the number
of headaches I was having. He referred me
to a neurologist.
My symptoms are
- persistent headaches - these happen
mainly during the early hours of the
morning when I am sleeping. They are
focused on the left side of my head,
superior and slightly forward of the left
ear. General head pain accompanies
this.
- stiff back, particularly in the upper
spine and neck
- muscle pain - I went to see an osteopath
who commented on the tight muscle tone in
my upper back, neck and shoulders.
Massaging these areas causes intense pain
- loss of strength - I have noticed over
the last 5 years or so that I appear to be
getting weaker. Maybe this is my
imagination or a sign of me getting older
and more unfit, but I doubt it.
- tremors - for two years now I have
noticed how fatigued my muscles get after
a period of exersion. I know my body well
after teaching karate for 5 years - and I
know this is not normal for me. After
exercise my hands will tremor. If I take
a piece of paper between my first finger
and thumb and squeeze I get the same
tremor every time. I also get the same
tremor when squeezing someones hand (i.E
when hand shaking).
- tinitis in my left ear
- dizinnes when falling back and when
turning my head to the right.
My neurologist performed a scan on my head
to eliminate brain tumors. There was no
sign of this but there was signs that I
had minor sinus problems. The result was
referral to an ent specialist who says I
have some pollips that need removing.
I do not believe that this is the cause of
my problems. I am getting increasing
concerned and am in desperate need of
help. I would like to go back to my
neurologist armed with information.
Please help me people.
I am particularly interested if you have
any suggested diagnosis. It has been
suggested to me by one student that I
might have 'hughs syndrome'.
