Comments on: 2012 Best Neurology & Neurosurgery Hospitals in the U.S. http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/ News and Views Wed, 30 May 2012 17:02:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Phylis Feiner Johnson http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-7530 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:05 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-7530 Wow Millie, that’s dreadful. I know that when they put me on Respridol, I threw up like crazy. But that’s small potatoes compared to your situation.

I’ve never heard of that happening on a Ketogenic Diet, but you know, all the evidence is considered “anecdotal.” (Lot of good that does you.)

I don’t know where you live but here’s a the 2012 List of GOOD Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors. (Pediatric docs are at the bottom.)

http://epilepsytalk.com/2011/05/03/newly-updated-comprehensive-list-of-good-neurologistsepileptologistsneurosurgeonsand-pediatric-doctors-2/

The list is a compilation by website forum members who have had positive personal experiences with docs over the years. I hope it can help you. Please let us know how you and your son are doing.

]]> By: Milly http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-7529 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:52:03 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-7529 Hello my 6 year old son started on the keto genie diet on the third day his blood sugars dropped out of no where a fever spiked ended up having three seizures back to back for 45mins the dr.s were not sure if he would make it he ended up in the intensive care unit for a whole month and doctors told us he suffered a side effect of NMS from respridol when he came out off heavy sedation he totally had a memory wipe lost all his speech, cognition, basically to make it short he is like having a a 1yr old also back in diapers. Doctor says he has a lot off high electricity discharge on his left side and there is nothing they can do as long as his seizures are under controll and that he does not know why a year later he has not regain all that he lost can any one please give me advice on what I should do thanks

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]]> By: Phylis Feiner Johnson http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-7135 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:00:33 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-7135 Oh Adrienne, my heart goes out to you.

Perhaps this article could help you find out what other tests are available to you:

Beyond EEGs…Diagnostic Tools for Epilepsy
http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/09/13/beyond-eegs%e2%80%a6diagnostic-tools-for-epilepsy-2/

Actually, I’m really stumped. Would a second opinion help? Could a Rheumatologist help? (I say that because my husband has raging neuropathy from his butt to his feet and it was discovered by a rheumatologist. That was after a podiatrist, head neurologist at Penn, a naturopath and dozens of doctors, plus e-xrays galore.)

I really don’t have any answers. Arthur will have neuropathy for the rest of his life. And like you, his activities have been limited.

I hope you find a diagnosis better than his. Something that can be “fixed.” And whatever you do, don’t try to diagnose yourself!

]]> By: Adrienne http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-7134 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:13:30 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-7134 Im a 52 yr old african american women, 2yrs ago I started to loose mobiltiy in my left foot (dragging) frequent cramping and balance and coordination. I no longer have the ability to run and i have difficulty walking and climbing up/down stairs. My neurologist has conducted numerous test (MRI, EMG, spinal tap, blood work) but still not diagnosis, This is very frustrating and I dont know what to do at this point. Of course I have self diagnosed everything from ALS, MS, Parkinson etc and this has not helped my mental state, I am really in need of help determining what it is I may have. I welcome your comment or suggestion,

]]> By: Phylis Feiner Johnson http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-6965 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:55:36 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-6965 I don’t know quite what type of medicine that would fall under, (neurology and plastic surgery?) but here’s the general link to the U.S. News and World Report’s annual survey of ALL hospitals.

http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals

And here is a neurologist listed in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of best docs:

Eric D. Strauch, MD
UMMC, Dept Pediatric Surgery
22 S Greene St, N4E37
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 328-5730

http://health.usnews.com/top-doctors/eric-strauch-pediatric-surgeon-12CC001943

The best of luck to you…

]]> By: sanhya shrstha http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-6964 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:05:48 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-6964 Im a mother of conjoined twins from head.i lost my one girl already…n want to save my another girl. i have no idea n no way to help my girl for her treatment.

]]> By: Phylis Feiner Johnson http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-6858 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:23:47 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-6858 Fabulous! We don’t have any hospital listing for Alabama. Thanks so very much Suzanne!

]]> By: Suzanne http://epilepsytalk.com/2010/02/23/best-neurology-neurosurgery-hospitals-in-the-u-s/#comment-6851 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:42:34 +0000 http://epilepsytalk.com/?p=857#comment-6851 We have a wonderful epilepsy clinic at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. I had surgery almost nine years ago, and have been seizure-free since. LMK and I will be glad to refer you to some wonderful, caring doctors.

Suzanne

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