- Headaches
- FibromyalgiaThe most common form of neuropathy is symmetrical polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs on both sides of the body. The symptoms can be far ranging as the sensations may come and go depending on the underlying factors that are causing the neuropathy. Some of the most common issues that are associated with neuropathy are diabetes, chemotherapy, prolonged medication use, cholesterol drugs, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, alcoholism and trauma but many cases are idiopathic in nature, meaning the cause is unknown.
- Stroke RehabilitationFor those patients who have already suffered from stroke and have residual problems, our providers at Midtown Neurology can assist in the most up to date stroke care and management, including utilizing Botox Therapy in order to help with reintegration into daily life activities.
- Sleep Disorders
- Family Practice
- Emergency Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Diarrhea
- Internal Medicine
- NeurologyOur physicians and providers at Midtown Neurology, P.C. in Atlanta, GA offer a wide array of neurological and treatment options. If you are seeking a second opinion, a first time diagnosis or continuous care, our providers are here to help you. To ensure a quick and accurate diagnosis, Midtown Neurology in Atlanta, GA offers the latest technology in testing, including EEG, NCV/EMG, Transcranial Doppler testing for stroke, balance and VENG testing, vascular testing and laboratory services.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Multiple SclerosisPatients with Multiple sclerosis may experience vertigo. Often there is a history of other problems, such as weakness, spasticity, numbness, and visual loss that have occurred previously.
- EpilepsyMidtown Neurology, P.C. in Atlanta is your trusted team for seizure treatment and care. Our complete range of services includes diagnostic testing and the latest treatments, from anti-epileptic drug therapy to vagus nerve stimulation. In addition, our providers work with patients to manage the special emotional and psychological stresses that are often the byproduct of seizure disorders. It is estimated that over 40 million people in the world may suffer from epilepsy, a neurological disorder that causes abnormal electrical activity in the brain resulting in recurrent seizures. In many cases, the cause is unknown.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Psychiatry
- Diabetes Care
- ThyroidSome neuropathies are caused by other diseases, most commonly diabetes, but also others including thyroid disease, vitamin deficiencies, or inflammatory disease such as lupus. Others are caused by dysfunction of the immune system which causes it to attack peripheral nerves. In some cases, a definitive underlying cause for the neuropathy is never able to be identified.
- MRITo measure the degree of imbalance objectively, we will often do a dynamic posturography test. This involves standing first on a stable platform and then on an unstable platform and measuring the amount of sway the patient experiences. We may also obtain a test to look at how well the inner ear is working by how well it controls eye movements. This test, called video nystagmography, or VNG, uses a set of goggles with a small video camera attached to measure how the eyes move in response to different head movements and postures. Also, if the dizziness looks as if there may be a component coming from the brain, and not the inner ear, a scan of the brain may be ordered – either a CT scan or an MRI scan, depending on what may be more appropriate.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyIn some cases, further testing, such as an x-ray, computed tomography scan (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or electrodiagnostic testing (EMG or electromyography) will be recommended. The need for these tests depends upon the person’s age, symptoms, and medical history.
- Chemotherapy
- Pinched NerveSurgery – Surgery is always a last resort option for lower back pains and conditions. Surgery does have a role in relieving symptoms related to a pinched nerve caused by a herniated disc after a trial of conservative therapy (e.g., stretching exercises, physical therapy, etc.). People with chronic lower back pain who do not improve with the above treatments may benefit from referral to a Spine or Pain Specialty clinic. Our providers have close relationships with Atlanta’s top spine surgeons and will consult with the patient should this be needed. Again, this may be recommended only as a last resort should all other treatments fail.
- BotoxOur physicians here at Midtown Neurology, PC are well equipped to handle all headache syndromes. The FDA has recently approved BOTOX for migraines for chronic headaches that result in 15 days of pain lasting four or more hours.
- Physical TherapyIn addition to physical therapy, we are proud to include IDD treatments for the lower back from our Atlanta office. This revolutionary treatment can actually FIX the lower back problem, depending on the cause of the pain. We enjoy a high success rate in reducing or eliminating back pain with our comprehensive program. In fact, we have before and after MRIs actually showing the disc returning to its normal position!
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyOur physical therapist at Midtown Neurology, P.C. in Atlanta is certified in orthopedic manual therapy, which is proven effective for many diagnoses. We specialize in physical therapy for neck and back pain, as well as vestibular dysfunction and balance disorders.