Chicago Neurological Services

10/31/2024

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04/12/2024

🌟 Discover Comfortable MS Management at Chicago Neurological Services! 🌟

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) poses unique challenges, impacting daily life with symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, and cognitive impairments. At Chicago Neurological Services, Dr. Cohen specializes in personalized care tailored to your individual needs.

Our modern facility offers cutting-edge treatments such as IV infusions of Tysabri, IV Ig, Briumvi, and Ocrevus in a comforting medspa setting. These advanced therapies show promise in reducing disease activity and slowing MS progression, providing hope for patients.

We take care of insurance and authorization processes, making the journey smoother for you. Plus, Dr. Cohen integrates alternative therapies like IV infusions of alpha lipoic acid and phosphatidylcholine, along with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), to further address MS complexities.

Step into Lakeshore Hyperbaric, Chicago's premier non-hospital certified hyperbaric center, featuring state-of-the-art single-person chambers for added comfort during therapy.

Experience relief and support in managing MS with our comprehensive approach at Chicago Neurological Services. Reach out today to learn more! 💧

04/11/2024

New Treatment Available for Neuropathy

NEW in our office - for our patients who are currently living with Neuropathy, Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can be helpful. TMS, a new addition to Chicago Neurological Services, is a non-invasive in-office procedure that involves using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. While TMS is not typically used as a direct treatment for neuropathy itself, it can be beneficial for certain neuropathy-related symptoms or comorbid conditions:

Pain Management: Neuropathy often leads to chronic pain, which can be challenging to manage with traditional treatments. TMS has shown promise in managing various types of chronic pain, including neuropathic pain. By targeting specific areas of the brain involved in pain processing, TMS can help alleviate pain symptoms in some individuals with neuropathy.

Depression and Anxiety: Neuropathy can significantly impact a person's quality of life and mental well-being, leading to depression and anxiety in some cases. TMS has been FDA-approved for the treatment of depression that does not respond to other therapies. By stimulating areas of the brain associated with mood regulation, TMS can help improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with neuropathy.

Nerve Regeneration: While TMS itself does not directly promote nerve regeneration, some research suggests that it may have neuroprotective effects and enhance neuroplasticity. By stimulating neural activity in specific brain regions, TMS may indirectly support nerve regeneration processes in individuals with neuropathy, potentially leading to improved nerve function over time.

Modulation of Central Sensitization: Neuropathy can lead to central sensitization, a process where the central nervous system becomes hypersensitive to pain signals. TMS can help modulate abnormal neural activity associated with central sensitization, thereby reducing pain perception and improving pain tolerance in individuals with neuropathy.

Combined Therapy Approach: At Chicago Neurological Services, TMS is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment approach for neuropathy, alongside other interventions such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications - as recommended by Dr Cohen and the medical team. By incorporating TMS into a multidisciplinary treatment plan, various aspects of neuropathy can be addressed, including pain, mood disturbances, and functional impairment.

It's important to note that while TMS can be beneficial for some individuals with neuropathy, its effectiveness may vary depending on the underlying cause and severity of neuropathic symptoms.

03/15/2024

Experience TMS:

Your path to relief starts here. If you or someone you know is living with Depression or OCD, reach out to us. A consultation with Dr. Cohen will determine the suitability of TMS therapy and once deemed appropriate, treatment sessions can be started. During a TMS session, patients simply relax in a comfortable chair while a small, electromagnetic coil is placed against their scalp. The device delivers magnetic pulses to stimulate the targeted brain regions, a process that typically takes less than an hour per session.

TMS therapy overview:

TMS therapy utilizes magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain known to be under active in depression and overactive in OCD. By modulating neural activity in these regions, TMS helps restore balance and alleviate symptoms. The procedure is painless, non-invasive, and does not require anesthesia, making it suitable for a wide range of individuals.

One of the key advantages of TMS therapy is its minimal side effects compared to traditional treatments. While medications can often cause unwanted side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or drowsiness, TMS therapy typically only entails mild scalp discomfort or headache during or after treatment sessions. This makes it an appealing option for those who may have experienced intolerable side effects with other treatments.

Moreover, TMS therapy offers another significant benefit – its effectiveness. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of TMS in reducing symptoms of depression and OCD, even in individuals who have not responded well to other treatments. For many patients, TMS therapy has been a game-changer, providing relief when all else seemed to fail.

12/15/2023

Spotting the signs of a concussion is crucial for your well-being! 🧠

From headaches to mood swings, learn the red flags in our latest blog post.

Learn More : https://www.chicagoneurodoc.com/blog/spotting-the-symptoms-of-a-concussion

11/24/2023

BOTOX® for Chronic Migraines

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-Comprehensive diagnosis and personalized treatment
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11/16/2023

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT)

The journey of stroke recovery is one filled with determination and resilience. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is offering a lifeline to those on this journey. Over the course of HBOT therapy, the body's oxygen concentration is accelerated allowing to rejuvenate the lives of stroke survivors.
It is believed that HBOT improves neuropasticity and therefore brain function.

With outcomes ranging from regaining the ability to perform daily tasks independently to reclaiming lost speech and cognitive functions, the possibilities are truly remarkable.

As a leading cause of disability in the United States, stroke is a major concern. However, HBOT, with its transformative potential, is becoming an essential component in the fight against cerebrovascular diseases. Join us in exploring how this innovative therapy is reshaping stroke rehabilitation and providing newfound hope for those impacted. 💡

11/09/2023

🩺 Unveiling POTs: Insights into Postural Tachycardia Syndrome 🧠

POTS primarily impacts premenopausal females
Symptoms:
-Rapid, Sustained Heart rate upon standing
-Palpitations
-Lightheadedness
-Blurred Vision
-Nausea
-Fatigue

Research has linked POTs to:
-Mild to Moderate Depression -Anxiety Symptoms
-Inattention, affecting cognition

Autonomic testing is pivotal for diagnosis and understanding POTs. Let's raise awareness and explore this complex condition further. Don't suffer; schedule a consultation with Dr. Lenny Cohen today for insights and guidance. Remember that at CNS we make sure to schedule you in by 2-3 weeks. 📈💡🩺

11/04/2023

https://www.sciencealert.com/electrical-brain-stimulation-could-be-a-radical-new-dementia-therapy

Memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may soon be treatable drug-free with non-surgical electrical stimulation of the brain, new research suggests.

11/03/2023

EMG/NCV Tests: Neuromuscular Health 🧠⚙️

Electromyograms and Nerve conduction velocity tests. These diagnostic tools offer insights into conditions such as neuropathy, muscle disorders, and pinched or entrapped nerves.

In peripheral neuropathy, nerves that make up your peripheral nervous system are damaged.

In autonomic neuropathy, the nerves that control involuntary body functions are damaged.

At Chicago Neurological Services, we utilize these tests to understand your neuromuscular health.




Read More Here:
https://www.chicagoneurodoc.com/services/neuropathy-neuralgia

10/04/2023

👨‍⚕️ Meet Lenny Cohen, MD, the distinguished leader at Chicago Neurological Services in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois. With over a decade of unwavering commitment to personalized care, Dr Cohen empowers his Chicagoland patients to understand their conditions, thrive, and enjoy each day to the fullest. His dedication to staying current with the latest research and treatment technology ensures cutting-edge care.

Dr Cohen is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been a respected presence at Rush Oak Park Hospital since 2007.

Beyond his role as the founder of Chicago Neurological Services, Dr. Cohen also launched Lakeshore Hyperbaric Center in Chicago and the RevIVedoc, Chicago premier medical hyperbaric and infusion suites. His commitment to quality care has earned him prestigious accolades, including Patients’ Choice and On-Time Doctor awards.

With fluency in both Russian and English, Dr. Cohen welcomes new patients to experience a unique approach to long-term health and well-being, merging traditional medicine with alternative therapy - ushering in a new comprehensive era of Neurological care 🌐

07/07/2023