Neurology April 2012 Archive

The easiest way to find out what's wrong with someone's nervous system is to ask. Listening to the story of someone with a neurological problem and asking the right ... Read More

As if neurological diseases weren't anxiety provoking enough, sometimes patients have to wait weeks in order to see a qualified neurologist. In fact, according to the American Academy of Neurology, ... Read More

Migraines are a very common, but very painful and debilitating form of headache that affects over 30 million people a year. Recent guidelines for the treatment of migraines ... Read More

Reflexes are one way the body manages critical functions like standing upright without relying on the conscious part of the brain. Many reflexes don't need to go into the ... Read More

People mean different things when they say that a part of their body feels "numb." Sometimes they mean that they can't feel anything at all, almost as if the body ... Read More

Many people assume that if they've had a seizure, they have epilepsy. It seems to make sense, then, that they should take an anti-epileptic medication. However, it's important ... Read More