Keppra (Levetiracetam) Uses: Commonly used to treat seizure Advantage of this medication: No major side effect Available by oral and injection form Cost: generic available, covered by most insurance Based on GoodRx: cash price 500 mg: 60 tab about $10 Dosing Most commonly used forms: 500, 1000 mg tablet...

Lyrica (Pregabalin) Uses: Commonly used to treat Fibromyalgia Anxiety Nerve pain, such as peripheral neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia Itching Vasomotor symptoms with menopause Restless leg syndrome Chronic cough Advantage of this medication: No major side effect Cost: generic available, covered by most insurance Based on GoodRx: cash price 75...

Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Uses: Commonly used to treat Fibromyalgia Anxiety Depression Chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as back pain, arthritis pain Nerve pain, such as peripheral neuropathy Stress urinary incontinence Advantage of this medication: Not habit forming Low chance of major side effect Effective when taken once a day Cost: generic...

Seizure is caused by brain cells erratically discharging electrical signal at the same time, instead of firing in a controlled manner. Repeated seizures are commonly called epilepsy. Most patients who have seizure, have a very active and normal life. there are medications that can help to control seizures. An...

Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also call a demyelinating disease. Myelin is a material that covers the nerves inside our central nervous system. When the body by mistake starts attacking the myelin layer of our nerves, it results in loss of function of some...

Stroke is a very common problem, it is important to recognize stroke and receive the proper diagnosis and treatment promptly. This page will also give you some suggestion if you or your love one has suffered a stroke....

Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive function. It may involve one or more areas of the brain functions. The chance of having dementia increases with age. As more people lives to an advanced age, the number of people affected by dementia is rapidly rising. Types of dementia Mild...

Telemedicine is a great tool, especially during this unusual time of pandemic. These are some tips to help you to have a successful visit with your doctor. Equipment Best is to use: a laptop has a built in camera and microphone the screen is adequate Keyboard is available For...

Chronic daily headache is a very common problem. Diagnosis is based on the following: Each headache lasts for 4 hours or more Recurrs over 15 days a month Affecting over 4% of adults Woman are affected more common than male Subtypes Chronic migraine Chronic tension headache Medication overuse headache...

Migraine is a very common problem. Every migraine patient’s situation is different, and treatment needs to be individualized. Prodrome One or two days before a migraine, you may notice subtle changes that warn of an upcoming migraine, including: Constipation Mood changes, from depression to euphoria Food cravings Neck stiffness...