Fonke Chiropractic and Decompression Center

09/16/2025

Fonke Family of 5 💕

08/01/2025

After a very long 21 days in the NICU, Hannah and Amelia are back together again at HOME!!

07/23/2025

Interesting study…

A drug widely used to treat nerve pain has been linked with dementia and cognitive impairment.

A new study analyzing over 26,000 patient records has found a significant link between long-term gabapentin use and increased risk of both dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Patients with six or more prescriptions were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to develop MCI within a decade.

The risk was even greater among adults aged 35 to 49, prompting researchers to urge physicians to monitor cognitive health in patients using the drug long-term.

Gabapentin, marketed under names like Neurontin, has grown in popularity as a less addictive alternative to opioids. However, its mechanism—dampening communication between neurons—may also disrupt critical brain connections, potentially contributing to cognitive decline.

While past research has been inconclusive, this new study’s large sample size offers more weight to the growing concerns. Researchers stress the importance of further investigation to determine whether gabapentin plays a causal role in dementia development or simply correlates with other risk factors in chronic pain patients.

Source: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (2025).

07/10/2025

Miran and I were blessed to welcome Amelia and Hannah Fonke to the world on 7/9/25 at 33 weeks and 6 days. Both are doing great in the NICU and Miran is hanging in there and improving very nicely. We thank you all for your prayers!! 🙏❤️ -Dr. Ben

07/01/2025

This week's Testimony Tuesday is from Sue S.

06/16/2025

🎉Congratulations to our Social Media Month winners! 🎉

06/10/2025

This week's Testimony Tuesday is from Morgan M.

05/19/2025

05/13/2025

This week's Testimony Tuesday is from Joel F.

05/06/2025

This weeks Testimony Tuesday is from Amanda F.

05/04/2025

Don’t let back pain turn you to the dark side. We’ve got the Jedi-level adjustments you need.

03/10/2025

Congratulations to our Valentine's event winner!
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