Nerve Care

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The nervous system is one of the most complex systems in the body, and it spreads from head to toe. Nerve disorders can be caused by a number of conditions—tumors, illness, disease, injury or even exposure to cold, radiation and toxins. Because of this, treating nerve disorders can be extremely complex. Santa Rosa Medical Center provides a multidisciplinary team approach to deliver quality care.

The care team at Santa Rosa Medical Center includes specialists from a range of disciplines to provide patient-centered care. Neurologists, neuromuscular medicine specialists and other clinicians utilize a variety of treatments to manage nerve conditions. The multidisciplinary approach may include:

• Closer management of underlying issues that cause the nerve condition (such as diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune disorders or other conditions)
• Complementary techniques such as biofeedback, acupuncture and relaxation
• Electrical nerve-stimulation techniques
• Lifestyle changes such as dietary modifications, stress management or modification of activities
• Medications to relieve pain and address other symptoms
• Physical aids, including ergonomically designed chairs, keyboards and other equipment to reduce nerve pressure

Signs of Possible Nervous System Disorder
If you experience one or more of the following symptoms regularly, it may be an indication that you should schedule an appointment with the medical professionals at Santa Rosa Medical Center to assess whether or not you have a condition that needs to be treated.

• Persistent or sudden onset of a headache
• Loss of feeling
• Tingling
• Weakness or unexplained loss of muscle strength
• Sudden loss of vision or double vision
• Memory loss
• Impaired mental ability
• Difficulty controlling coordination
• Rigid muscles
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Back pain that radiates into the limbs
• Slurred speech

Treating Common Nerve Conditions
Santa Rosa Medical Center diagnoses and treats patients from Milton and surrounding areas for a wide range of nerve conditions, including:

• Acoustic neuroma
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Peripheral and autonomic nerve disorders
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Ulnar nerve entrapment

While some of the conditions affecting the nerves may be treated with medication, others may need to be addressed with surgery. The neurosurgeons at Santa Rosa Medical Center are able to address disorders of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system whether they are caused by structural abnormalities, trauma or disease.

Additionally, some conditions impacting the nervous system require rehabilitation. Rehab may be done in place of surgery or in addition to surgery. Patients report reduced pain and better overall quality of life because of the therapy they receive, which may include exercise, splints or braces. While nerve pain and disorders may not always be curable, many can be managed with rehabilitative care.

Find a Neurologist Near You In Santa Rosa County
If you have nerve pain or questions, please call the staff at Santa Rosa Medical Center at (850) 626-5324.