Neurological Conditions

What is Migraine? What are the symptoms of migraine? How is it treated? A migraine is a severe headache that lasts from three hours to a few days. Often, migraines are accompanied by disturbances of vision, nausea, and vomiting. Migraine sufferers tend to experience repeated attacks. The frequency of attacks ranges from less than once […]

American Headache Society Committee for Headache Education (ACHE) 19 Mantua Road Mt. Royal, NJ 08061 achehq@talley.com http://www.achenet.org Tel: 1-856-423-0043 or 1-856-423-0043 Fax: 1-856-423-0082 American Pain Foundation 201 North Charles Street Suite 710 Baltimore, MD   21201-4111 info@painfoundation.org http://www.painfoundation.org Tel: 888-615-7246 Fax: 410-385-1832 Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding For Migraineurs (MAGNUM) Tel: (703) 349-1929 http://www.migraines.org

Acupuncture: An alternative therapy based on the insertion of thin needles into specific points of the body to prevent or treat certain health conditions.   Aneurysm: An abnormal thinning or balloon-like bulging of the wall of an artery. The bursting of an aneurysm in a brain artery or blood vessel causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage and

Almost everyone experiences a headache at one time or another. Headache is one of the most common forms of pain, affecting 7 out of 10 people at least once a year. There are many types of headaches, and people experience them in different ways. Although headaches can be excruciatingly painful, they rarely indicate a serious

A number of treatments have been shown to improve symptoms of PD, well being, and quality of life. But, at present, none has been found to cure or slow down the progression of the illness. Research continues throughout the world, however, in search for the cause, new treatments and, a way to slow down, cure

You need your partner, family and friends on your side. You may have to educate them yourself. Your family may find the adjustment to your diagnosis as difficult as you do. It is a good idea to seek some professional help if you or anyone else cannot come to terms with the diagnosis. Inability to

There are clinical trials taking place all the time and scientists/researchers are always eager for participants. However many studies have restrictions about how far away subjects can live from the center conducting the trial. Visit the Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Studies site at http://www.parkinson.org/clnindex.htm or speak to your physician or local Parkinson’s Society.

Here are some frequently asked questions related to Parkinson’s disease. Q: Should I stop my Parkinson’s disease medications before general surgery or an operation? A: Some neurologists recommend that medications be stopped 12 hours prior to general anesthesia for surgery. If you are on a complicated drug regimen, ask your surgeon prior to surgery to contact

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Parkinson’s disease. Living with Parkinson’s disease does not have to be a lonely marathon, and there are ample connections and resources for those with Parkinson’s disease who have special needs. All are dedicated to action and advocacy that help meet those needs and provide

A stroke affects different people in different ways. While some people make a full recovery, others may find that some problems do persist. These may include: Speech changes Vision changes Memory and concentration difficulties Paralysis Weakness and stiffness Difficulty eating and swallowing Mood changes Difficulties with personal relationships Other challenges Speech Changes Some people have

Many people begin to recover from a stroke almost immediately after it has occurred. The recovery process is most rapid in the first three months after a stroke, but improvement will continue for six months or a year. Many stroke survivors report that they slowly continue to regain function for years after their brain attack.

The best way to prevent stroke is to reduce your risk factors and take control of your own health: Lower your cholesterol level if it is elevated – some people can do this by modifying diet; others need to take medication. Lowering cholesterol levels has been proven by researchers to reduce the risk of stroke. For