Riverside Center for Neurosciences

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences specializes in rapid-response diagnosis and treatment of brain, spine and neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumors, back pain, head injuries, memory loss, sleep disorders, back pain, and diseases such as ALS, Parkinson’s, MS and Alzheimer’s. We offer the reassurance of local, non-surgical interventions to treat aneurysms and clots and are recognized world-wide as experts in using Gamma Knife, the only radiation technology available in Hampton Roads designed exclusively for treating the brain.

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
How is Chiari malformation (CM) diagnosed?

Many people with Chiari malformations (CM) have no symptoms. Their malformations are usually discovered only during the course of diagnosis or treatment for another disorder. The doctor will perform a physical exam and check the person's memory, cognition, balance (a function controlled by the cerebellum),...Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What is the treatment for Chiari malformation (CM)?

Some Chiari malformations (CM) are asymptomatic and do not interfere with a person's daily activities. In other cases, medications may ease certain symptoms, such as pain.
Surgery is the only treatment available to correct functional disturbances or halt the progression of damage to the central...Read More

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Dr. David T. Bond, MD of Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What is sleep apnea?

There are three different types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. The most common form of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This occurs when the tissues in the upper airway in the region of the back of the throat are sucked closed. A variant of this type of apnea is
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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
How many people are affected with muscular dystrophy (MD)?

Muscular dystrophy (MD) occurs worldwide, affecting all races. Its incidence varies, as some forms are more common than others. Its most common forms in children, Duchenne and Becker MDs, alone affect approximately 1 in every 3,500 to 5,000 boys, or between 400 and 600 live male births each year...Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What other conditions are associated with Chiari malformations (CM)?

Individuals with Chiari malformations (CM) often have the following related conditions:
Hydrocephalus is an excessive buildup of CSF in the brain. CM can block the normal flow of this fluid, resulting in pressure within the head that can cause mental defects and/or an enlarged or misshapen skull....Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
Can use of birth control pills make my migraines worse?

In some women, birth control pills improve migraine. The pills may help reduce the number of attacks and their attacks may become less severe. But in other women, the pills may worsen their migraines. In still other women, taking birth control pills has no effect on their migraines.

The reason for these...Read More

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Dr. David T. Bond, MD of Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?

In order to diagnose apnea, a referral is generally made by a person’s primary care physician to a board certified sleep disorders specialist. There is a consultation with the sleep doctor who reviews the person’s sleep history and habits, the medical history, and performs a physical examination. If there...Read More

On Feb 02, 2015
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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What tests can I get done to detect if I have migraines?

If you think you get migraine headaches, talk with your doctor. Before your appointment, write down:

how often you have headaches

where the pain is

how long the headaches last

when the headaches happen, such as during your period

other symptoms, such as nausea or blind spots

any family
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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
How is a migraine treated?

There are two ways to approach the treatment of a migraine headache with drugs: prevent the attacks, or relieve the symptoms during the attacks. Many people use both approaches by taking medications originally developed for epilepsy and depression to prevent future migraine attacks, and treating...Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
How can I prevent migraines?

The best way to prevent migraine is to find out what triggers your attacks and avoid or limit these triggers. Since migraine headaches are more common during times of stress, finding healthy ways to cut down on and cope with stress might help. Talk with your doctor about starting a fitness program...Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
Can I take migraine medicine if I'm breastfeeding?

Ask your doctor about what migraine medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding. Some medicines can be passed through breast milk and might be harmful to your baby.

This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center. Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
Is there a cure for occipital neuralgia?

Occipital neuralgia is not a life-threatening condition. Many individuals improve with therapy involving heat, rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and muscle relaxants. Recovery is usually complete after the bout of pain has ended and the nerve damage repaired or lessened.

This answer is based...Read More

On Dec 03, 2014
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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
When should I see a doctor about my headaches?

Sometimes, headache can signal a more serious problem. You should talk to your doctor about your headaches if:

You have several headaches per month and each lasts for several hours or days.

Your headaches disrupt your home, work, or school life.

You have nausea, vomiting, vision, or other
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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What causes low back pain?

As people age, bone strength and muscle elasticity and tone tend to decrease. The discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility, which decreases their ability to cushion the vertebrae and causes back pain.
Pain can occur when, for example, one lifts something too heavy or overstretches, causing a sprain,...Read More

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Riverside Center for Neurosciences answered:
What are the treatment options for coma?

Once an individual is out of immediate danger, the medical care team focuses on preventing infections and maintaining a healthy physical state. This will often include preventing pneumonia and bedsores, and providing balanced nutrition. Physical therapy may also be used to prevent contractures (p...Read More

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