Neurology Consultant, P.A.

Neurology Consultant, P.A. A general neurology practice seeing patients ages 10 and older for a wide variety of conditions. Dr. Hussaina Saria has just joined our practice in August 2021.

Dr. Samina Anwar has been practicing in Hagerstown for over 20 years. She is the head of the neurology department and the stroke director at Meritus Medical Center. She is a general neurologist experienced in everything from headaches to transverse myelitis. She came to us from California. Prior to that she was an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico. She is board certified in neuro

logy, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy. She sub-specializes in adult epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. Dr.Said Dahbour joined the practice in October 2022. He has over 30 years of medical experience. He did his neurology residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and fellowship in Epilepsy and Neurophysiology at New York University (NYU) Medical Center. Most recently worked as attending neurologist and professor at Jordan Faculty of Medicine University Hospital and senior consulting neurologist at Jordan Faculty of Medicine University Hospital, a 700-bed, tertiary care hospital. He has published multiple research studies in that time along with teaching.

08/11/2025

Take it from people who have lost weight and kept it off:

šŸ„— 98% modified their eating habits.
šŸš¶ā€ā™€ļø 94% increased their physical activity, especially walking.

08/11/2025

An acute vertigo episode is a sudden onset of intense dizziness or spinning, often without warning. It can last for seconds, minutes, or even hoursā€”and may leave you feeling disoriented, nauseated, or completely off balance.

These episodes are common in many vestibular disorders, especially early on or during flare-ups.

Hereā€™s what you can do if one hits:
āž”ļø Find a safe, quiet place to sit or lie down
āž”ļø Keep your eyes focused on a fixed object
āž”ļø Breathe slowly and deeply to calm your nervous system
āž”ļø Avoid triggers like caffeine, alcohol, or sudden movement
āž”ļø Keep a ā€œvertigo kitā€ nearby: meds, acupressure bands, migraine glasses, water, noise cancelling headphones.
āœØ If itā€™s your first episodeā€”or symptoms are severeā€”donā€™t wait to get medical help. Learn more here: https://vestibular.org/article/coping-support/living-with-a-vestibular-disorder/how-to-deal-with-an-acute-vertigo-episode/

Acute vertigo may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs proper evaluation.

08/11/2025

šŸ„ A hospital stay can be overwhelming ā€” and for someone living with Parkinsonā€™s disease (PD), it can come with added risks. In fact, a recent study found that people with PD are more prone to medical errors or bad experiences in the hospital.

But the good news is that many of these can be prevented with the right planning, advocacy, and support. And weā€™re here to help. šŸ’™

Take a look at our latest blog, where we offer tips so you can:
āœ”ļø Get PD medications on time, every time
āœ”ļø Stay mobile safely during your stay
āœ”ļø Reduce risks of delirium, infection, and swallowing issues
āœ”ļø Communicate effectively with hospital staff
āœ”ļø Avoid medications that can make PD symptoms worse
āœ”ļø Prepare for a safer discharge home

Being informed before a hospital visit makes all the difference. Read now and share with someone who may need it āž”ļø apda.link/HospitalStay

08/11/2025

You've probably heard about the important role magnesium plays in migraine prevention, but choosing the right kind and dosage is enough to make your head spin! šŸ˜µā€šŸ’« This article sorts all that out for you so you can be on your way to relief! https://bit.ly/47ir9r7

08/11/2025

It has been 11 years since Robin Williams' death. Until his death, very few had heard of Lewy body dementia

His widow Susan Schneider Williams has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the disease in the hope that fewer people suffer the way her husband did.

08/11/2025

The Price of Stroke Recovery

Looking back, I must have seemed completely certifiable. But I was on the road to recovery, and I needed all the help I could get. I applied my common sense, my logic, and the proud 75% of my remaining grey matter to the task.

Like most survivors, I was willing to try anythingā€”which unfortunately makes us perfect targets for cons and quacks who prey on our vulnerability. I learned that quickly. Iā€™d find a new ā€œmiracle recovery aidā€ online, march it straight to my neurologist, and watch him politely scan it before saying, ā€œYes, Iā€™ve read thisā€¦ and no, it wonā€™t help you.ā€ Translation: pure placebo.

Fine, I thought, if no one else can fix me, Iā€™ll call in the heavy gunsā€”Dr. Google...and invent my own regime.

First, I tackled my facial muscles with ā€œfacial yogaā€ (which is exactly as attractive as it sounds). Then came my gait. To fix my walking, I figured I needed to balance my body. My genius solution? Strap a weighted handbag to my weaker side and wear a heavy, flat shoe. Picture it: me, dressed like an eccentric detective wide wide-brimmed hat, swinging a handbag attached to my wrist while clomping along in one heavy shoe.

And because I like efficiency, I combined my walking practice with vocal training...belting out any song whose lyrics I could remember to strengthen my voice.

Now, I lived on the top floor and thought no one could see me (so I thought). Which is why one sunny afternoon, I was confidently striding back and forth, swinging my bag, singing ā€œIā€™m Too Sexy for my clothesā€¦too sexy for the Cat Walk ā€ at the top of my lungs. I thought I was doing brilliantlyā€¦ until I heard giggles.

At first, I dismissed it as my imagination. Then the giggles turned into outright laughter. I looked up andā€¦oh, horror of horrors ā€¦a group of builders were on the roof opposite, watching my one-woman parade.

They started whistling. I was mortified, but of course, I couldnā€™t let them see that. So, I kept going for two more laps before making a dignified exit stage right.

And that, my friends, is the glamorous, humiliating, utterly ridiculous price of stroke recovery.ā€oh the trials of Stroke Recovery.

Yvonne
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08/10/2025

Did you know that the EEG (electroencephalogram) has been around for over 100?

It was invented in 1924 by German psychiatrist Hans Berger, who was the first to record the brain's electrical activity from a human.

His discovery became a game-changer for diagnosing epilepsy and studying the brain. šŸ§ 

08/10/2025

A new multiple sclerosis diagnosis can take everything that you know and turn it on its head. Are you trying to find your new normal? We...

08/10/2025

Simple lifestyle changes can boost your cellular energy, fight fatigue, and help you stay strong and active

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