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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Head Despite Having Normal CAT Scan?
Question: I fell and hit my head on 2/07/15 and the CAT scan said everything is fine, but I still have tingling in my head, and a few other weird symptoms, and whenever i start my period It seems to trigger some weird symptom's upset stomach, and I have for years usually get a bad migraine with my period. I went to my primary care doctor on Thursday, and he said It maybe anxiety and prescribed Paroxetine, and I'm scared to take it because I havent seen a neurologist yet. My appoint isn't until July 20th. Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You don’t need to see a neurologist before starting this drug!
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this fall and the symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your symptoms fully and there are reasons to believe anxiety is the possible cause of theses symptoms seen all that you are dealing with.
There is no reason to wait to see a neurologist before starting this treatment. Primary care doctors are able to manage anxiety very well and his choice of medication for this is spot on. This would also serve as a source of information to the neurologist because if your symptoms should improve on this medication, he would not have to be searching for other possible causes of your symptoms which are not necessary at this time. Finally, I will not support that you loss valuable time not taking a treatment that is safe and seems to be the right choice for you at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
You don’t need to see a neurologist before starting this drug!
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this fall and the symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your symptoms fully and there are reasons to believe anxiety is the possible cause of theses symptoms seen all that you are dealing with.
There is no reason to wait to see a neurologist before starting this treatment. Primary care doctors are able to manage anxiety very well and his choice of medication for this is spot on. This would also serve as a source of information to the neurologist because if your symptoms should improve on this medication, he would not have to be searching for other possible causes of your symptoms which are not necessary at this time. Finally, I will not support that you loss valuable time not taking a treatment that is safe and seems to be the right choice for you at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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