Neurology

The vast network of nerves in your brain and body control movement, memory, learning, senses, and all the crucial organs keeping you alive. If a nerve problem develops, you can depend on the neurology specialists at Rubix Health in Tallahassee, Florida, Roswell, Georiga, and Southfield, Michigan. They offer a neurologic diagnosis and customized treatment targeting the cause of your symptoms. Schedule a neurology consultation by calling the office or using the online scheduling system. You can request an in-person visit or a convenient telehealth appointment.

What is neurology?

Neurology focuses on disorders and injuries affecting your brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, which includes the nerves running throughout the body. Your peripheral nerves carry sensory information to your brain, deliver messages from the brain to your muscles, and control your internal organs.

What conditions does neurology treat?

The Rubix Health neurology specialists help patients with conditions such as:

• Strokes
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Headaches and migraines
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Muscular dystrophies
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Nervous system infections
• Movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and others)

This list doesn’t include all the possible neurological conditions. Call Rubix Health if you have questions about other nerve and muscle problems. 

What symptoms do neurology-related conditions cause?

Neurological conditions cause many possible symptoms, including: 

• Pain
• Numbness (loss of sensation)
• Burning and tingling (pins and needles sensation)
• Loss of balance
• Dizziness
• Memory loss
• Confusion
• Slow movement
• Muscle cramps
• Muscle weakness
• Spasticity (muscle contractions)
• Muscle stiffness (rigidity)
• Tremors (uncontrollable shaking)
• Difficulty speaking or writing
• Changes in mood and personality

The symptoms of autonomic neuropathy (damage to the nerves regulating internal organs) depend on the affected body area. Problems often develop in the heart, digestive tract, bladder, sweat glands, and eyes.

What should I expect during a neurology appointment?

Your Rubix Health provider takes your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and weight), reviews your medical history, and learns about your symptoms.

Then, they do a thorough neurological evaluation, testing your:

• Reflexes
• Balance
• Muscle strength
• Coordination
• Gait
• Ability to feel sensations
• Cognitive impairment testing (memory, attention, brain processing speed, and other brain functions)

Your provider may order blood tests, an MRI, or a CT scan. The Rubix Health neurology team also performs advanced diagnostic testing to assess underlying issues like nerve function, balance, dizziness, vertigo, and electrical communication between the eyes and brain.

After diagnosing the neurological condition causing your symptoms, your Rubix Health provider develops a treatment plan.

Some neurological conditions heal with medication, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Many are not curable, but intensive treatment can help to alleviate symptoms and slow progressive problems.

Early diagnosis and treatment improve your long-term outcomes and quality of life. Call Rubix Health or request a neurology appointment online today.