If your primary care physician has diagnosed you with Chiari malformation and you are being referred to a neurosurgeon or neurologist for further evaluation, part of testing you’ll need to have is a series of MRIs at a center like Elkview General Hospital. You’ve likely heard of the importance of getting a second opinion. For a diagnosis like Chiari malformation, second and even third opinions are vital.
However, due to cost restraints, medical insurance typically limits the number of times you can have the same types of MRIs and other imaging done.…
An addiction to opioids can start unintentionally and out of nowhere. For many people, the addiction starts when they are prescribed medication from a physician for an ailment. While the medication should be used in moderation and as directed on the prescription bottle, it can become addicting to many people, and that could be the very reason you are now suffering with an addiction to opioids. Choosing to want to get help for the addiction is a commendable thing to do, but it is important for you to realize that withdrawal symptoms will occur.…
Learning that you have a condition that requires brain surgery can be very scary and stressful. Over the past couple of decades, there have been a number of medical dramas on television that have been incredibly popular, and it is not uncommon for some people who watch these shows to have an inaccurate idea about what to expect when a surgery is necessary, especially neurosurgery. If you are in need of brain surgery, continue reading to learn more about how the reality is much different than what you have seen on T.…
