What Causes Chronic Involuntary Movements In Neck And Shoulders?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2014

Question: I have chronic involuntary movements in my neck and shoulders. I run a fever 99-100 every day. I have one kidney. Removed as a child in 1973. I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr in 1991. I have mild skolyosis (spelling). The involuntary movements start when I wake up and by the end of the day I am warn out and in excruciating pain. My legs and arms go numb sometimes. Sometimes I have difficulty walking, I stutter sometimes, I'm losing my long term and short term memory. I need assistance getting up if I am sitting on the floor. What type of tests and specialists should I see? I have a video but I can't download it on my iPad.

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurologist

Detailed Answer:
hi,

thanks for your question.

the symptoms you describe sound neurological in nature and so you would be best served by seeing a neurologist.

the tests that need to be performed include blood work, an MRI scan of your brain and spine, EEG and EMG electrical studies of your brain and muscles. you may require a nerve or muscle biopsy and genetic testing.

I hope this answes your question.

best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Karl Logan (17 minutes later)

I live in los angeles. is there a hospital that specializes in this? I'm not having much fun being bounced around.

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
UCLA

Detailed Answer:
hi,

thanks for your follow up question.

there are 755 neurologists in LA. UCLA is one of the most reputable departments. this link will take you to the website.

http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=453&action=detail&limit_department=16

best wishes

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar