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How To Manage Cognitive Issues With Pins And Needles In The Hands And Feet Suggest?

my brother has the following symptoms: cognitive difficulties-- short term memory isn t good, speech is slow and he has trouble finding words, seems to have spatial problems, can t find the arm of a sleeve or the keyhole. Also has sudden jerky movements of arms, some pins and needles in hands and feet. Vision problems. He s a voracious reader normally and can t read books anymore.
posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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Hello!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your brother symptoms are really complex and could be related to different possible disorders: Dementia, a stroke or any other neurodegenerative disorders.
I would like to know if his symptoms have began gradually or in an acute way?
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, some cognitive tests and a brain MRI. Further blood lab tests (complete blood count, vitamin E and vitamin B12 plasma levels, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, etc..) may be needed.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I would be glad to review your tests for a more professional opinion!
Best regards!
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How To Manage Cognitive Issues With Pins And Needles In The Hands And Feet Suggest?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your brother symptoms are really complex and could be related to different possible disorders: Dementia, a stroke or any other neurodegenerative disorders. I would like to know if his symptoms have began gradually or in an acute way? Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, some cognitive tests and a brain MRI. Further blood lab tests (complete blood count, vitamin E and vitamin B12 plasma levels, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, etc..) may be needed. Hope you will find this answer helpful! I would be glad to review your tests for a more professional opinion! Best regards!