[29F] Experiencing confusion, numbness, and other neurological symptoms

What might be happening

Based on the symptoms you've described, several conditions could be causing your symptoms:

• Migraine: Migraines are severe headaches that can cause a variety of symptoms. They can cause confusion, disorientation, light sensitivity, and numbness. Migraines can also cause visual disturbances, such as seeing spots or zigzag patterns, or temporary vision loss.

  • Treatment typically involves medication to relieve symptoms and prevent future migraines.

• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Stroke: These conditions occur when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. Symptoms can include confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and loss of balance or coordination.

  • Treatment involves restoring blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible, which can help limit damage to brain cells.

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): MS is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms can include numbness or weakness in one or more limbs, partial or complete loss of vision, tingling or pain in parts of your body, and problems with coordination and balance.

  • Treatment typically involves managing symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease with medication.

• Neurological side effects of Phentermine: Phentermine is a medication used to assist with weight loss. It can cause side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, irritability, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects like increased heart rate, high blood pressure, palpitations, tremors, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

  • If you suspect this medication is causing your symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.

What you can do

Given the severity and range of your symptoms, it's important that you seek immediate medical attention. Please go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance.

What you should look out for

Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:

• Sudden severe headache
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate information, I am not a doctor. You should seek care from a healthcare professional to receive a formal diagnosis and treatment.