I passed out!
What’s syncope? When blood flow to the brain is interrupted, you can have an abrupt and complete loss of consciousness. This is called a syncopal event or syncope. Syncope is … Read more
Lucienne Duncan, MD
Which way should I go with my nervous system?
Why is a nervous system plan important? If you are diagnosed with a neurological condition, or have new “brain or nerve” symptoms, things can quickly become unclear. You may be … Read more
Are migraines dangerous to my health?
Yes, a migraine can potentially hurt you. Beyond the burden and distress of having throbbing, unrelenting pain in your head and neck, those heightened experiences of light and sound create … Read more
Will marijuana help with my nerves?
Most people have used marijuana and or know someone who has smoked marijuana. Marijuana is derived from a plant and is part of the cannabinoids which are chemicals that act … Read more
Memory loss does not equal dementia.
One of the two most common questions from my patients is “why am I having memory loss” and “does this mean I am getting dementia? But memory loss does not … Read more
They say age is just a number.
Sixty is the new forty. On a bright sunny day in the summer, one of my senior patients caught the attention of our medical office staff based on her youthful … Read more
How does being a woman make me more at risk for stroke?
A stroke affects the brain tissue and it occurs because blood flow is blocked to a certain part, or many parts of the brain. Recent studies have found that women … Read more
Can Stress Do This?
My patients with health problems of the nervous system commonly have stress. They want to know: “Can the stress going on in my life right now make my (medical) symptoms … Read more
You passed out and started shaking.
A seizure is a scary event, and it’s more terrifying the first time, especially for loved ones who witness the event. What a person might see when they witness an … Read more