Four Neurological Conditions Treated With OnabotulinumtoxinA
Some people are familiar with onabotulinumtoxinA as something that can fight the effects of aging by eliminating facial wrinkles. But onabotulinumtoxinA—also known by its longer and more scientific name of Botulinum toxin—has other applications. Despite being a deadly poison, it can treat symptoms and conditions caused by diseases that affect the nervous system. Here are […]
How Long Do the Effects of TMS Treatment Last?
If your doctor, neurologist, or other healthcare provider prescribes a round of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for your condition, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. These can range from asking what’s involved in the process, whether there are side effects, and how often you need to receive treatment before you feel any effects. One […]
What To Know About TMS Therapy for Anxiety
If you experience an anxiety disorder, no doubt you’re looking for relief. Generally, the most common treatments for anxiety have been medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. But there’s a new brand of treatment currently being explored by the medical profession. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a process that uses special equipment to stimulate […]
Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Help With Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a condition that has affected many people at one time or another. Often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, or similar sound, tinnitus noise has no source and isn’t audible to the people around you (though a doctor might be able to hear it with the proper equipment). Most tinnitus is brief, fleeting, […]
TMS Therapy vs. Antidepressants: Which Is Best for You?
Doctors often treat depression with medication, but drugs aren’t effective for some people, or they may induce side effects that seem more harmful than they are helpful. As thousands continue to experience the pain and misery of depression, patients seek out and pursue new treatments every day. One of the leading treatments is transcranial magnetic […]
What Neurological Disorders Can Be Treated with OnabotulinumtoxinA?
Botox, which is short for Botulinum toxin, is a word that mostly evokes images of cosmetic procedures and too many sitcom jokes to mention. OnabotulinumtoxinA is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and is indeed known for its ability to relax muscles by blocking nerve signals, but it does so much more than remove wrinkles. […]
What Is a Neurologist and What Do They Do?
While we hope that you’ll never experience a serious enough medical condition to require the services and knowledge of a neurologist, if you’ve ever wondered, “What is a neurologist, and what do they do?” here are the basics on this fascinating profession. Whether you’re about to see a neurologist for a consultation, are considering entering the profession, […]
How To Make the Most Out of Your Neurologist Visit
If you’re planning to see a neurologist, it’s best for you, the doctor, and their staff to go in prepared. We understand that this may be a difficult thing to do but planning and preparing your appointment should make the experience much easier and less fraught with concerns. To help you get ready, here’s how […]
Medication Overuse for Headaches
You should ask if you are taking too many painkillers for headaches. Medication Overuse Headaches is a real disorder which is due to taking more than 4-5 tablets of any type of painkiller in a 30-day period (i.e. 1 month)! Its a very common scenario which leads to increasing frequency of headaches followed by increased […]
Here’s what’s happening in your brain when you’re blackout drunk
By Sarah Jacoby, Refinery29 It’s never comforting to hear a story about a drunken night out that you don’t remember. Not only is it super freaky to feel like you have a doppelgänger out there who’s a little (or a lot) more adventurous than you are, blackouts can also feel unpredictable. Why is it that […]