EXPERT
Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.B.B.S.
Neurologist
Dr. Arun Swaminathan practices neurology and specializes in epilepsy management at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He offers all therapies for epilepsy including medications, epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet, and devices like VNS or RNS. He is also heavily involved in research into innovative therapies for epilepsy.
8 years
Experience
Mr. Arun Swaminathan, M.B.B.S.
- Omaha, NE
- Univ of Kentucky, Lexington
- Accepting new patients
Patient Preparedness For Your Visit To The Epilepsy Doctor
Doctors and patients seem to spend less time with each other as the years go by. Increasing patient volumes, need to ensure accurate and detailed patient charts, reviewing external...
I have frequent headaches?
these sound like migraines. please consider seeing a neurologist for them.
Severe neuropathy cause?
gabapentin can help with neuropathic pain. he probably needs regular sugar control with his insulin as well.
Can you take CBD oil with Depakote interactions?
there could be a small interaction between them - please discuss this with your seizure doctor
Can a psychologist help a child with autism?
yes - they can be very helpful
Epilepsy from fetal alcohol syndrome?
some patients may be candidates for brain surgery if their epilepsy is not controlled by medications alone.
At what age does genetic epilepsy start?
depends on the type of epilepsy - some can start by 3-6 years of age while others may start in early-late teens
Bad migraine and cannot keep anything down?
benadryl may help with the nausea during migraines
Epilepsy Rx for non-epileptic people?
nothing will happen if you take it accidentally - it's a safe medication
Can you fix stuttering in a child?
speech therapy or psychotherapy can help - stuttering usually goes away by itself
Epilepsy treatment?
some types of epilepsy can be cured, others can be controlled.
Medications for pseudotumor cerebri?
diamox, topamax are some options - they can cause weight loss
What should you avoid if you have a brain aneurysm?
see a neurosurgeon or neurologist to get a complete list of precautions
Are there any medications for autism?
yes - see a psychiatrist for discussing them
Sex and disability?
your MS doctor and a urologist might have some advice to help
Smoking marijuana with ambulatory EEG?
marijuana usually does not affect the EEG but is probably best avoided during the test
Is there any way possible to have NF2 (neurofibromatosis type 2) without having any vestibular tumors?
unlikely - there could be other genetic conditions that cause both types of tumors
Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary?
some forms of Alzheimer's can be hereditary
Multiple sclerosis and alcohol?
depends on the treatment - ask your neurologist for the definite answer
