Neurologist
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Children Will Need to See a Neurologist for Petit Mal SeizuresBecause this condition is a brain disorder, your doctor will probably refer your child to a neurologist.
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Finding a Good NeurologistA neurologist is a doctor that specializes in the nervous system. It is hard to find a good doctor, but even harder to find good neurologists.
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Why Your Stomach is Twitching: Neurologist ExplainsIs your stomach twitching? "Twitching is the common term for fasciculations, an abnormal firing of muscles," says Daniel Kantor, MD.
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Communicate with Your Neurologist About Your Multiple SclerosisStaying healthy and managing your illness is a challenge, and a good doctor makes a world of difference.
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Health Testimonies: Having a Spinal TapThe experience I had before and during my spinal tap. Choosing the right neurologist proved beneificial indeed. This is my testimony.
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Dog Keep Pushing or Rubbing Nose, Face into Things? Warning --Warning: If your dog has been pushing or rubbing his nose or face against things, or into things, for no apparent reason, have your pet examined by a veterinary neurologist. -
Icepick Lobotomy: Sticking an Icepick Over the Eye to Cure Mental IllnessWalter Freeman a neurologist, and neurosurgeon James Watts began to vigorously promote the lobotomy and it became mainstream treatment for mental patients for the next two decades.
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Issues to Consider Before Treating Alcohol Related SeizuresAlcohol related seizures are a dangerous part of alcoholism and must be evaluated and treated by a neurologist - here is why.
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Stroke ManagementCaring for a stroke survivor is different for each survivor involved. Several stroke care specialists may be involved such as a: nurse, dietitian, neurologist, physiotherapist, rehabilitation doctor, occupational therapist, recreational therapist
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A Brief but Insightful Account by Oliver Sacks of Visiting Oaxaca with Fellow Fern-enthusiasts: Oaxaca JournalReview of "Oaxaca Journal" by neurologist and fern-enthusiast Oliver Sacks -
My Childhood Seizures, Epilepsy and Pseudo SeizuresSeisizures, diganosing them, the causes, and some treatments. Diagnosing seizures can be difficult, this is why it is necessary to go to a good neurologist. -
Alzheimer's: An Insidious Disease that Destroys the MindAlzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys brain cells. This disease was aptly named after a German neurologist, Alois Alzheimer, who first described the symptoms and characteristics of the condition.
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Multiple Sclerosis: The Undetected CulpritMy neurologist, Dr. David E. Ewing, of Greeley, Colorado, stated that Colorado is a "hotspot" for multiple sclerosis, particularly above the 38th parallel - Baseline Road in Boulder, Colorado.
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Sample Letter to Doctor Requesting ReportsHere is a sample letter that I just sent to my neurologist to get my MRI report.
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March 2010; 1"...One, a neurologist three thousand miles from where the break occurred thinks logically, medically, diagnostically. Neurosurgeon, Neurologist, Neurologic LPN at the location of the break? They think less medic..."
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Is the Diagnosis of ADHD Putting Our Children's Health at Risk?Would you believe that today, millions of American children maintain their social performance with psychoactive drugs? According to neurologist Dr. Fred Baughman, between 5 and 7 million children are diagnosed with ADHD in a whopping comparison to 500,000 in 1985.
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EEG Test for EpilepsyThe EEG test for epilepsy is one of many tests a neurologist uses to confirm or rule out epilepsy. -
Review of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver SacksThis book is a weird combination of fascinating case histories interspersed with irritating and obscure commentary--read at your own peril! -
Temporal Lobe EpilepsyI never knew what the feelings in my brain are, before I visited a neurologist.
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Learning Disabilities - 5 Steps to Improve a Child's Academic Success in Reading and MathOnce parents observe their child having learning challenges, they may want to dive a bit deeper into the underlying causes. Having the neurologist or the pediatrician diagnose is not sufficient in most cases.
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Hot Flash Relief from Effexor XRMy menopausal symptoms became unbearable and hot flashes were controlling my life. I was absolutely in misery until my doctor prescribed the antidepressant Effexor XR. I have control of my life again!
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Brain Scans and Phrenology: The Continued Search for a Reductionist View of the Human BrainHas current brain research yielded usable information? Does the new research in Quantum biology hold possible missing aspects? What do we know about the brain? -
Is Doctor Envy Hampering Your Diagnosis?Ryleigh was just diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called tuberous sclerosis, but her general practitioner disagrees with the findings of her ophthalmologist. Is it jealousy that prevents cooperation among medical professionals?
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Ginkgo Biloba: The Miracle Cure for Cold Hands and FeetNo one has to suffer in silence from cold hands and feet. Ginkgo Biloba can warm up your icy extremities in no time. It's an affordable and safe cure for an annoying problem.
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Surviving Avonex Therapy for Multiple SclerosisAvonex therapy helps prevent relapses in multiple sclerosis, but the side effects of the medication can be debilitating. Here's how I survived the first year of treatment.
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CAT Scans for EpilepsyA look at the CAT scan for epilepsy.
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Product Review: Excedrin MigraineMany people suffer from migraine headaches every day. If you are like me, prescription medications may cause side effects or not work at all. When I found Excedrin Migraine, I found relief at last. -
My Mistakes in My Multiple Sclerosis DiagnosisFour years ago I had the classic symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but I wasn't diagnosed until last summer when it got worse. here's how to avoid my mistakes. -
How I was Treated for Reflex Sympathetic DystrophyJust as RSD varies, so does the treatment. Physical therapy , acupuncture, and a clonidine patch were all effective treatments.
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August is Aicardi Syndrome Awareness MonthLearn about Aicardi Syndrome and how you can help families of children with Aicardi Syndrome by joining the first Aicardi Syndrome Hike-a-thon -
Health Implications of Tuna FishWith nutritionist recommending regular consumption of fish, including those high in Omega, many individuals are turning to tuna fish as a dietary staple at least once a week.
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Kicked in the Head: My Experience with Cluster HeadachesRead a personal account of my battle with cluster headaches. This condition is characterized by periodic splitting headaches that are not migraines. -
Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy - A Case Study and Clinical SynopsisA self case study and clinical synopsis of a man afflicted with the neurological disability, Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy. -
Health Issues with the Cavalier King Charles SpanielThe Cavalier King Charles has several genetic diseases that are ravaging the breed. The situation is not being helped by the puppy mills who will breed any two dogs with no consideration of the long term effects on the breed. -
Brain Surgery to Eliminate Seizures: An Amazing OutcomeThis is a true account of my brain surgery that alleviated the symptoms of epilepsy.
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Can Learning Problems Affect Your Child's Behavior?A child that is experiencing any number of behavior disorders will have trouble learning and tend to fall behind academically as well as developmentally and socially.
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Living with Raynaud's DiseaseRaynaud's disease is caused by the constriction of blood vessels and affects the fingers, toes, and even nose and ears. Cold temperatures exacerbate the symptoms, making winter a rough time of the year for sufferers. -
Batten Disease: Prognosis for Future TreatmentBatten Disease an inherited disorder of the nervous system & mostly effects children. Batten Disease affects various age groups progressively. Diagnostic tests can confirm the diagnosis. Fetal brain tissue transplant may prove to be only treatment.
