Abington Neurological Associates

RLS or Restless Leg Syndrome is a condition treated by neurologists. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below and think you may have RLS ANA can help!

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What are headache disorders? "Headache disorders, characterized by recurrent headache, are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. Headache itself is a painful and disabling feature of a small number of primary headache disorders, namely migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache. Headache can also be caused by or occur secondarily to a long list of other conditions, the most common of which is medication-overuse headache." - WHO World Health Organization

ANA physicians have been certified by the state of Pennsylvania to evaluate patients for medical marijuana certification. In order to be approved, patients must meet state-designated criteria. For more information check out our website www.abingtonneurology.com or call our office 215-957-9250.

A seizure occurs when one or more parts of the brain has a burst of abnormal electrical signals that interrupt normal brain signals. Anything that interrupts the normal connections between nerve cells in the brain can cause a seizure. This includes but is not limited to high fever, high or low blood sugar, alcohol or drug withdrawal, or a brain concussion. -Johns Hopkins Medicine

Do you have an upcoming EEG test scheduled? Please take note of the following test preparations below:

Our in-office Infusion therapy center helps patients with neurological aliments including headaches, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders. Our outpatient office located in Abington, PA also offers EEG’s, EMG, Botox, Nerve Blocks, injections, and Home Sleep Studies. For more information about our outpatient services, please speak to your provider during your next visit.

Infusion therapy, or intravenous therapy, is one way to treat or manage neurological conditions or disorders of the nervous system. If you can benefit from infusion therapy, you'll receive it monthly or a few times a year at an infusion center. Abington Neurological Associates has an in-house infusion center for patients' convenience and comfort. A nurse places an IV and monitors you throughout the treatment. Infusion durations vary depending on the treatment administered. Neurologists at ANA use infusion therapy to treat patients with migraines and/or chronic headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, neuropathy, CIDP and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

On behalf of Dr. Harris, ANA would like to thank all those who attended his virtual webinar on Multiple Sclerosis. We hope you found it informative and we look forward to seeing you at our future events!On behalf of Dr. Harris, ANA would like to thank all those who attended his virtual webinar on Multiple Sclerosis. We hope you found it informative and we look forward to seeing you at our future events!

It’s important to recharge your brain for overall brain health and well-being. We recommend trying the following: Disconnect from social media... Meditation Exercise Learn a new skill Prioritize Rest Let us know in the comments how you rejuvenate! Photo credit @the_brain_doctor

Sleep Disorder Insight A third of U.S. adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Getting enough sleep is not a luxuryit is something people need for good health. If you regularly wake up feeling less than well-rested or struggle to stay awake during the day, you may have a sleep disorder. 4 Common Sleep Disorders:... Sleep Apnea Insomnia Narcolepsy RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) See more

Sleep disorders are a neurological condition that can impact a person’s ability to properly function while they're awake and can contribute to other medical problems. With sleep disorders on the rise, Brain and Life magazine released an informative article containing tips for a better night sleep. Click on the link below for the full article.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Gelman to ANA! Dr. Gelman comes to ANA with years of experience practicing neurology. She served as the director of the EEG laboratory at Christiana Care before moving to Tower Health, where she became the Division Chief in Neurology as well as the director of their EEG lab. Dr. Gelman's expertise covers a range of subjects in neurology. She is board-certified in Neurology, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine, and Clinical Neurophysiology.