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Dr. Kassicieh’s Website

October 22, 2007

Dr. Kassicieh is a Board-Certified Neurologist and is the medical director of the Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center. He has been practicing in Sarasota for 21 years. Dr. Kassicieh is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American College of Neuro-psychiatrists. Both of these honors were awarded to Dr.Kassicieh on the [...]

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Stroke Prevention – A Better Way of Stroke Treatment

October 22, 2007

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. The most common form of stroke is due to blockage of a blood vessel. Blood vessel blockage is caused by a condition known as atherosclerosis, commonly known as “hardening of the arteries.” This is the most common type of stroke. Stroke is [...]

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Fibromyalgia – New Therapy Offers Hope

September 10, 2007

Fibromyalgia is a chronic muscle pain disorder that has no underlying identifiable cause. Sufferers have muscle pain, multiple areas of tenderness and fatigue. It is a poorly understood disorder, with many physicians not even acknowledging that it is a real illness. There is , however ample evidence that fibromyalgia is a real condition as it [...]

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Neuropathy – Burning, Numb Feet – New Treatment

August 2, 2007

“Doctor, my feet burning and are numb.” That is a frequent complaint that I here from my patients. Peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition, commonly starts in the toes or the feet. Affected individuals may feel this as a numbness, tingling, raw or burning sensation. These symptoms very slowly progress over many years. The most common [...]

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Cluster Headaches – The Most Severe Type of Headache

January 10, 2007

Cluster headaches are the most excruciatingly painful type of headaches. They are very different than your “average” migraine. Typical migraine headaches most commonly affect women. In contrast, cluster headaches are seen predominately in males. These headaches occur in groups, which may be daily for weeks to months. Rarely they continue for years. As compared to [...]

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Botox – Use In Treatment of Migraine & Headache Disorders

October 4, 2006

Botox is a potent neurotoxin that causes muscle paralysis by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, from the nerves that control muscles. When given under controlled clinical applications, this medication can have a dramatically beneficial effect in relieving muscle spasm due to certain conditions such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and limb dystonia. [...]

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Migraine Headaches- A Common but Undertreated Condition

September 27, 2006

It is estimated that migraine and other headache disorders affect 30-40 million Americans. The unfortunate fact is that only 50% of these individuals seek out treatment. It is one of the leading causes of missed time from work and social functions. Untreated migraines can have a devastating effect on affected individuals’ quality of life. Migraine [...]

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Welcome to Sarasota Neurology

September 25, 2006

Welcome to Sarasota Neurology’s new web blog site. This site is dedicated to helping patient’s get up-to-date information on different neurological conditions. I am a board certified neurologist, practicing in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in treating migraine and other head, neck and face pain disorders as well as most movement disorders. These include Parkinson’s disease, [...]

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About Sarasota Neurology

September 25, 2006

Sarasota Neurology and The Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center are dedicated to patients with various neurological conditions. Dr. Kassicieh, Founder, is a Board-Certified Neurologist and is the medical director of the Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center. He has been practicing in Sarasota for over 21 years. Dr. Kassicieh is a Fellow of the [...]

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