Dr. XXXXX, My boyfriend has had severe headaches for a week & his left arm has been tingling & numb for a month. He is an an alcoholic. He has been for 20 yrs. We don t think that is the problem. He has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. He was prescribed Atenenol for the last 2 yrs. He was taking it but stopped 5 months ago because he didn t like the way it made him feel. The side effects were a lot of dizziness. He has health insurance but refuses to see his physician. I am in the medical profession also but can t get through to him. Do you think this is a blood pressure issue or something neurological? He refuses to consult his PCP for further information. I m very worried. Your feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Severe headache for a week associated with tingling in one arm need to be investigated. Need to rule out any COOL in right cerebral hemisphere. I would advise you to get MRI Brain or NCCT Head of him. And consult a neurologist to find the cause of severe headache