Question 1

is it your heart that makes your brain work or your brian that makes your heart work?

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Both: Heart supplies blood to brain to work and brain regulates heart rate, blood pressure etc.

Question 2

after the heart stops how long will the brain continue to work?

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Cardiac arrest: There are no hard and fast rules and if the body is significantly cooled the brain can last longer than we used to think it could. This is why we're beginning to chill cardiac arrest patients when appropriate. In general after a couple of minutes of no blood flow nothing is likely to be coming back. After a minute, maybe......

Question 3

i have sjgren's syndrom.what test can show if my brain is inflamed or if my heart is? also have fiber myalgia and waiting for lupus blood work.

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See below: The first step is basic bloodwork in order to see if see you have elevated inflammation levels.  Lumbar punctures are performed as well as MRI but only if you are have certain neurological symptoms.  For your heart an echo and ekg would be performed if your were having symptoms to warrant a workup.

Question 4

i've been having fatigue, left arm pain and foggy brain to the point where i have a hard time putting a sentence together. can this be some sort of heart problem?

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Yes, but...: If you're 24, it's very unlikely for this to be a heart attack or stroke. If you were 60, and this just started 10 minutes ago, i'd be very worried and would recommend the er immediately via ambulance (911). If you are 24 years old and this has been going on for a few days, schedule an appointment with your doctor to get checked out.

Question 5

how do u get a full evaluation of the brain, heart, blood? i'm getting very lightheaded & has had mri&ct 6mths ago normal. & had a full blood work up!

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Hmmm...: Well, i doubt we'll be able to do this in 400 characters, but the lightheadedness is often broken down into several categories. If it's fainting or near-fainting spells, that's called syncope or near-syncope and we usually check with a cardiologist about that. If it's like the sensation you get when you stand up too fast, it may be low blood pressure, especially if you're on meds.

Question 6

could neck problems cause dizziness? ct scan of brain,blood work,and heart monitor all normal need some help on what it could be please help

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: There are many reasons for being dizzy. The neck is one of those causes. If you are physically active then an injury to the vertebral artery or the carotid artery could present in this fashion. Ear trouble also could cause these symptoms. Everyone forgets about the sinuses such as sphenoid sinusitis. Blood pressure variation all are possibly. Best to talk to your doctor

Question 7

i need severe dental work. my gums are swollen  and am in so much pain. i cant find a dentist, what can i do?

please, help. i'm afraid to get a severe infection that i'll cause to move to my brain or end up with heart problems.  its severe

Accepted Answer

More info needed..: We have no clue where you are posting from. Contact your local or state dental society for dentists in your locale. If insured, contact your insurance carrier for participants. If on public assistance, contact dept of social services. If near a hospital with a dental dept, see if their clinic is open. Start making phone calls to nearby offices.

Question 8

so i woke up this morning for work didnt want to wake up i was sleeping so good. today i iust keep yawning and i feel sleepy. is my brain need oxygen or could i just be tired or skmething worse? just seen fam doc said lungs and heart sounded good

Accepted Answer

Good news!: You've done well to check on the important body systems and it's great that they are good! Now, you need to check on your emotional/mental system. I'll bet it's a bit off and that a solid Dx will lead to proper Tx. I'd urge CBT for anxiety mgmt skills and perhaps Rx(s) to ease things. Don't settle for only pills. Work w/ a therapist too!

Question 9

why do i have everyday dizziness? blood pressure is perfect , all heart work perfect, mri of brain reveals nothing. pressure in right ear constant.

Accepted Answer

ENT: "dizziness...Ear" - you need an evaluation by an ENT expert.

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Is it your heart that makes your brain work or your brian that makes your heart work?

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I have sjgren's syndrom.what test can show if my brain is inflamed or if my heart is? also have fiber myalgia and waiting for lupus blood work.

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I've been having fatigue, left arm pain and foggy brain to the point where i have a hard time putting a sentence together. can this be some sort of heart problem?

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How do u get a full evaluation of the brain, heart, blood? i'm getting very lightheaded & has had mri&ct 6mths ago normal. & had a full blood work up!

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Could neck problems cause dizziness? ct scan of brain,blood work,and heart monitor all normal need some help on what it could be please help

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I need severe dental work. my gums are swollen and am in so much pain. i cant find a dentist, what can i do? please, help. i'm afraid to get a severe infection that i'll cause to move to my brain or end up with heart problems. its severe

A member asked:

So i woke up this morning for work didnt want to wake up i was sleeping so good. today i iust keep yawning and i feel sleepy. is my brain need oxygen or could i just be tired or skmething worse? just seen fam doc said lungs and heart sounded good

A member asked:

Why do i have everyday dizziness? blood pressure is perfect , all heart work perfect, mri of brain reveals nothing. pressure in right ear constant.

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