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Bristol Neurologist Doctors for Neuropathic PainType of Physician: Neurologist What is a Neurologist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners focus on the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. The neurologist is often the primary physician but also serves as a consultant to other physicians and may render all levels of care, including the continuing care of outpatients and/or inpatients. The neurologist will often perform and interpret tests that relate to the nervous system or muscles. Specialty: Neurology Common Name: Neurologist Doctors in Bristol * Neurologic Associates PC  Neurologic Associates PC  Neurologic Associates PC  Neurologic Associates PC  Marie Anne Denayer MD  Robert S Thorsen MD  General Neurology & Pain Management  James F Brodey MD  UConn Health Center Neurology  Mohamed N Hassan MD  Yolanda M Pena MD  UConn Health Center Neurology  UConn Health Center Neurology  UConn Health Center Surgery  Connecticut Neurodevelopmental Services  Associated Neurologists PC  Connecticut Neurological Specialist LLC  Waterbury Neurology  Waterbury Neurology  Neurologic Associates  Robert L Cerciello MD  Surgical Associates of Litchfield County  Armen T Babigian MD  Jack Finkelstein MD PC  Robert T Spector MD FACS  Stroke Center At Saint Francis  Drs Healy Macinski Rao Wade & Gordon  Drs Healy Macinski Rao Wade & Gordon  Drs Healy Macinski Rao Wade & Gordon  Drs Healy Macinski Rao Wade & Gordon  Drs Healy Macinski Rao Wade & Gordon  Connecticut Neurology Consultants PC  Connecticut Neurology Consultants PC  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Neurology Specialists at Hartford Hospital  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Neurology Associates Greater Hartford  CT Comprehensive Neurologic Management LLC  Samuel L Bridgers MD LLC  Alexandre Carre MD  Middlesex Neurology  Marc D Aronson MD  Middlesex Neurology  Middlesex Neurology  Hartford Headache Center  Associated Neurologists PC  Children's Neurology Services LLC  Neurological Associates of New Haven  Neurological Associates of New Haven  Neurology Movement Disorders  M Hasbani & M J Hasbani MD PhD LLC  M Hasbani & M J Hasbani MD PhD LLC  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Roslyn P Einbinder MD  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders  Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Neurology Department  Yale Medical Group Neurosurgery  Norman S Werdiger MD  Hellen Kim MD  Drs J Antonelle DeMarcaida & Julius F Deiparine  Drs J Antonelle DeMarcaida & Julius F Deiparine  Amiram Katz MD  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Ira Pollack MD  Child Neurology Associates  Child Neurology Associates  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Associated Neurologists of Southern CT PC  Northwest Hills Neurology  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Neurological Specialists  Philip A Micalizzi Jr. MD Bristol, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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Neuropathic PainRead the Neuropathic Pain article » IntroductionNeuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state that usually is accompanied by tissue injury. With neuropathic pain, the nerve fibers themselves may be damaged, dysfunctional or injured. These damaged nerve fibers send incorrect signals to other pain centers. The impact of nerve fiber injury includes a change in nerve function both at the site of injury and areas around the injury. One example of neuropathic pain is called phantom limb syndrome. This occurs when an arm or a leg has been removed because of illness or injury, but the brain still gets pain messages from the nerves that originally carried impulses from the missing limb. These nerves now misfire and cause pain. What causes neuropathic pain?Neuropathic pain often seems to have no obvious cause; but, some common causes of neuropathic pain include:
What are the symptoms of neuropathic pain?Symptoms may include:
How is neuropathic pain diagnosed?A doctor will conduct an interview and physical exam. He or she may ask questions about how you would describe your pain, when the pain occurs, or whether anything specific triggers the pain. How is neuropathic pain treated?Some neuropathic pain studies suggest the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Aleve or Motrin, may ease pain. Some people may require a stronger painkiller, such as those containing morphine. Anticonvulsant and... Recommended Reading Related to Neuropathic PainHip bursitis facts
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