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Occipital Neuralgia – Many Symptoms of Headaches

August 12, 2008

Occipital neuralgia is a commonly missed headache diagnosis. The symptoms for headaches can be quite different. Occipital neuralgia can mimic migraine headaches but do not respond to standard migraine medications. Occipital neuralgia rarely occurs as a headache syndrome by itself. The majority of patients with occipital neuralgia have one or more other types of headache [...]

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Post-Concussion Syndrome – Headaches & Memory Loss

July 4, 2008

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) results from injuries to the head. This can range from mild concussions (being struck on the head) to severe head injuries. Not always does the degree of head trauma correlate with the degree and symptoms of PCS. It is estimated that approximately 60-80% of patients suffering a moderate to severe concussion, traumatic [...]

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Shingles Vaccine & Postherpetic Neuralgia

August 30, 2007

Shingles is a condition characterized by a painful, blistering skin rash. This rash can affect any part of the body. The medical name for shingles is Herpes Zoster. It is the caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. People who have had chicken pox are potentially at risk for developing shingles later in [...]

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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 [...]

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Most Excruciating Pain

November 9, 2006

Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic delaroux) is a disorder characterized by a severe, electrical shooting pain in the face. The trigger area on the face is typical around the nose or upper lip. Affected individuals experience a brief but intense electrical or burning pain on the affected side of their face. Trigeminal neuralgia typical [...]

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