Category Archives: Blog
Welcome – Matthew Ried, PA-C
Written on September 23, 2020 at 5:32 pm, by admin
Pain & Neurology Specialists is excited to announce the addition of Matthew Ried, PA-C to our provider team! Matt received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH. He then went on to pursue a second Bachelor’s Degree as well as a Master’s Degree through the very competitive Department of Continue Reading »
Traumatic Brain Injury: Description & Prevention
Written on January 31, 2020 at 12:06 pm, by admin
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are the result of a blow or jolt to the head that can have varying effects for patients. Brain injuries can happen during many different situations such as sports activities, car accidents, and even a fall. There are many different types of brain injuries ranging in severity and type. Concussions are Continue Reading »
About Electromyography (EMG)
Written on November 5, 2019 at 11:08 am, by admin
What is an EMG? An EMG, or Electromyography, is a test used to measure the electrical activity of muscles, giving insight to their functionality. Typically used as a diagnostic tool for muscle or movement disorders, EMG tests help doctors pinpoint an area of concern to better develop a treatment plan for their patient. What to Continue Reading »
What is Epilepsy?
Written on January 4, 2019 at 10:18 am, by admin
Epilepsy causes a recurrent, sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain – seizures. This condition affects 65 million people worldwide and educating the population is important to remove stigmas surrounding those with Epilepsy. What Causes Epilepsy? Epilepsy can be developed at any age, young or old. The condition can potentially be inherited although this Continue Reading »
Botox Migraine Treatment
Written on August 23, 2018 at 3:42 pm, by admin
What type of headaches does Botox treat? Botox is used to treat chronic migraines. This means to be an eligible patient for this treatment option, you must experience headaches for at least 15 days out of the month. As opposed to methods used to treat headaches after onset, Botox prevents headaches from occurring. Botox has Continue Reading »
Q&A with Dr. Myers
Written on June 11, 2018 at 5:04 pm, by admin
As I’m sure you have heard by now, we love our new neurologist, Dr. Myers! Since she just relocated to the Charleston area and joined our practice in January we thought a Q&A was the perfect way for everyone to get to know her better. Q: Dr. Myers, tell us a little about yourself informally. Continue Reading »
EEG for Head Injuries and Concussions
Written on March 15, 2018 at 4:38 pm, by admin
In our last post we explored the uses of EEG in assessing seizure activity, however, another common use of EEG testing is for concussions and other brain injuries. Our neurologists at Neurology of Charleston are experienced with treating these conditions as well as headaches, migraines, dizziness, or memory loss that may come as side effects Continue Reading »
EEG for Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders
Written on March 15, 2018 at 4:31 pm, by admin
In our last blog post, we went over what an EEG test is and why a patient might opt for this treatment. As we mentioned, one of the greatest uses for EEG is epilepsy and seizures. Since seizures stem from abnormal nerve cell activity in the brain, using EEG to track these patterns can give Continue Reading »
About Electroencephalography (EEG)
Written on March 15, 2018 at 4:26 pm, by admin
What is an EEG? EEG, not to be confused with EMG (see previous blog post), is a test used to monitor and analyze function of the brain. Short for Electroencephalography, the test works by tracking electrical activity in the brain through a series of small electrodes that are placed on the scalp. While an EMG Continue Reading »
Welcome Dr. Patricia Myers!
Written on January 3, 2018 at 7:34 am, by Erica DeGroff
Neurology Specialists is proud to announce the addition of Patricia Myers, MD to our team! An Alabama native, Patricia Myers MD is a general neurologist with sub-specialty interest in epilepsy. Dr. Myers received her medical degree from The University of South Alabama and completed both her Internal Medicine and Neurology Residencies at the Medical University Continue Reading »