Inherited Erythromelalgia

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Ladakh trip while having seizure

Hello Doctor, I had a single seizure in June 2025 and have been taking my medication regularly since then. I have not had any seizures after that. I am planning a trip to Ladakh in a few months, which involves long train travel and high altitude. I want to know if it is safe for me to travel in these conditions, especially considering sleep changes and altitude. Also, could you please guide me on what precautions I should take during the trip, what symptoms I should watch for, and what I should do if a seizure happens while traveling? Should I carry any emergency medication or take any additional precautions? Thank you.

Every day Sleep disturbance

Doctor, I am experiencing a daily sleep disturbance. Every morning between 3:00 and 4:00 AM, I wake up with a distinct feeling of heaviness and numbness localized to the back of my head. The sensation is quite disruptive and prevents me from getting a full night's rest. I have noticed a specific pattern: when I wake up and transition from lying down to a seated position, the heaviness and numbness start relieving slowly and after around 1 hr I start feeling better. But if I sleep try to sleep just after getting up that head heaviness remains there.

Numbness in finger

I’ve been experiencing numbness in a specific area of my index finger for a little over 24 hours. The numbness is localized to the lower part of the finger (closer to the base/palm side), rather than the entire finger. There hasn’t been any obvious injury, swelling, or discoloration. I don’t have pain, but the sensation hasn’t improved since it started. It's not fully numb.. there is some sensation but it's not completely normal. Does anyone know what could be the reason? Is this something serious? I'd be grateful for any insights on the matter. Thank You.

I have schizophrenia taking medicine

Is it okay to do gynaecomastia surgery when I am taking treatment for schizophrenia now it is under control gynecomastia from age 19 but schizophrenia diagnosed at the age og 24 now my age 37

DURING SLEEP, MY SPOUSE'S leg is tight

During sleep , suddenly the legs of my  spouse are getting tight. One nerve seems right and pulling the leg. After pain spray and light massage, it subsides. At that time it was very painful. At that time, I feel that ahe can't stand and walk for life. But after some time, it is ok. When ahe has to sit on a chair for a long time, it happens again. Age 57. Diabetic. Treatment going on for diabetes. Pp fasting sugar is normal now. One nerve near the knee is clearly visible swelling at that time but afterwards it is normal. Ahe is talking GABAPIN NT 100 PLUS Oxcarba 150

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