Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: An Autoimmune Condition of the Central Nervous System Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune condition that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS). This debilitating disease is characterized by the degeneration of neural tissue, which can be identified through MRI scans. Patients with MS experience a variety of sudden and strange…
The 5 Things You Need to Know About Chiari Malformation A Chiari malformation occurs when a portion of the brainstem descends below the normal space inside your skull and into your spinal canal. Imagine a balloon with a piece of string attached. The balloon represents your brain, and the string is your spinal cord. If…
Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – The Upper Neck Connection Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (aka POTS) can be a debilitating disorder. It is defined by dizziness, faintness, anxiety as well as a host of other symptoms. POTS is a functional neurological disorder that involve the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the communication highway for…
Vasovagal Syncope – Is your dizziness coming from your neck? Vasovagal syncope is the fancy term for when you feel dizzy, like you’re going to suddenly black out. It often accompanies a sense of anxiety, low blood pressure, low blood sugar and weakness in your legs and body, like the floor is falling out from…