EXPERT
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman, MD
Neurologist
Dr. Leonard Verhagen Metman is a Movement Disorder Neurologist and Professor of Neurological Sciences in Chicago, IL. Dr. Verhagen studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats movement disorders including Parkinsons disease. He is a specialist in advanced therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), MR guided focused ultrasound, and infusion therapies.
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman, MD
- Chicago, IL
- Leiden University Faculty of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
No results found
Progressing numbness
You probably should discuss with your cardiologist if an MRI compatible pacemaker can replace the current one. You will need multiple MRIs before and after possible spine surgery. Short READ MORE
You probably should discuss with your cardiologist if an MRI compatible pacemaker can replace the current one. You will need multiple MRIs before and after possible spine surgery.
Short of that, a CT scan/myelogram can give very helpful information. X-rays are just not good enough. With the perineal numbness make sure they get a good look not only at LS but also bottom of T spine.
Best wishes!
Short of that, a CT scan/myelogram can give very helpful information. X-rays are just not good enough. With the perineal numbness make sure they get a good look not only at LS but also bottom of T spine.
Best wishes!
About tics
Hi Anna- It sounds like you are describing tics, which may be representing Tourette’s syndrome. You should see a movement disorder neurologist. As patients get older the tics READ MORE
Hi Anna-
It sounds like you are describing tics, which may be representing Tourette’s syndrome. You should see a movement disorder neurologist. As patients get older the tics usually lessen. There are also medications that can help, and that would be a good option if the tics interfere with your quality of life. Tics oftentimes are associated with anxiety and ADHD, which you mention are not unfamiliar to you. Sometimes drugs for ADHD can make tics a bit worse. Again, go to a movement disorder doctor, and ask if this person is seeing a lot of tic patients.
best of luck!
It sounds like you are describing tics, which may be representing Tourette’s syndrome. You should see a movement disorder neurologist. As patients get older the tics usually lessen. There are also medications that can help, and that would be a good option if the tics interfere with your quality of life. Tics oftentimes are associated with anxiety and ADHD, which you mention are not unfamiliar to you. Sometimes drugs for ADHD can make tics a bit worse. Again, go to a movement disorder doctor, and ask if this person is seeing a lot of tic patients.
best of luck!
