Neurology Office: Joseph Kandel M.D. & Associates

11/19/2025

Dr. Kandel and Nick are rocking No-Shave November!

More beard = more awareness for men’s health. 💙

11/14/2025

🎀 Celebrating Rose & Shanell!

Today we showered two amazing moms-to-be with love at Neurology Office. The team came together for a beautiful baby shower filled with smiles, sweet moments… and one delicious pink cake!

Please join us in wishing Rose and Shanell all the joy, health, and happiness as they welcome their little ones into the world. 💕👶🌸

11/10/2025

When we slow down, manage our stress levels, and find joy in each moment, we show up as our best selves for others, too!

In this edition of Neurology Insights, Dr. Kandel shares what to watch for when stress creeps up and simple ways to enjoy the holiday season to its fullest.

Learn:

- How the holidays affect your brain
- The difference between good stress & bad stress
- Practical strategies to prevent burnout

Naples Neurologist, Dr. Kandel, shares what to watch for when stress creeps up and simple ways to enjoy the holiday season to its fullest.

11/06/2025

Fibromyalgia can affect anyone; in fact, you may recall some of your favorite singers or actors (such as Lady Gaga or Morgan Freeman) who have been diagnosed with this condition.

If you or a loved one has been experiencing chronic pain for at least three consecutive months and has yet to uncover a possible cause, you may be experiencing fibromyalgia.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Attention, this is Captain Kandel!👨‍✈️

Thanks to our amazing staff for another fun Halloween celebration! 🧡🕸️

Check out some of the yummy treats our team cooked up! 👻 and let us know your favorites in the comments!

11/01/2025

Wishing you a safe, happy, and spook-tacular Halloween! From your family at Neurology Office!

10/20/2025

If you or a loved one has been experiencing chronic pain for at least three consecutive months and has yet to uncover a possible cause, you may be experiencing fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia can affect anyone; in fact, you may recall some of your favorite singers or actors (such as Lady Gaga or Morgan Freeman) who have been diagnosed with this condition.

10/16/2025

Because fibromyalgia shares symptoms with many other conditions, it’s essential to undergo the appropriate testing necessary to rule out similar diagnoses. The following conditions are often confused with fibromyalgia:

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): While both conditions cause widespread pain and fatigue, RA is characterized by joint inflammation and can be detected through blood tests and imaging that identify joint damage.

Lupus: Like fibromyalgia, this autoimmune disease can cause fatigue and body pain; however, lupus typically presents with additional symptoms such as skin rashes and fever, which can be identified through blood work showing specific antibodies. However, sometimes laboratory markers may not appear for many months or years, and patients can easily be confused with having fibromyalgia.

Hypothyroidism: An underactive thyroid can cause fatigue, muscle aches, and cognitive difficulties that mirror Fibromyalgia symptoms. However, thyroid function can be easily assessed through blood tests measuring thyroid hormone levels.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): CFS, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, shares many symptoms with fibromyalgia, particularly severe fatigue. The key difference is that fibromyalgia is primarily characterized by widespread pain, while CFS is dominated by exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): MS can cause fatigue, pain, and cognitive issues, but it’s a progressive neurological disease that affects the central nervous system differently than fibromyalgia. Patients are often considered” hysterical” because they have such a wide variety of symptoms. MRI scans can typically identify lesions characteristic of MS; spinal fluid evaluation can be very helpful.

Lyme Disease: This tick-borne illness can cause muscle pain, fatigue, and cognitive problems that resemble fibromyalgia, but Lyme disease has a specific infectious cause that can be detected through blood tests.

10/06/2025

"Every day I wake up feeling like I ran a marathon, even though I didn't…"

The National Fibromyalgia Association estimates that 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from this chronic pain condition. And while historically symptoms were often dismissed as being "all in your head," leading research has shown that this condition is anything but imagined.

In this edition of Neurology Insights, Dr. Kandel explores the nature of chronic pain symptoms in fibromyalgia and available diagnosis and treatment options for pain-reduced living.

Learn:

- What is Fibromyalgia?
- Who gets fibromyalgia and why?
- Common conditions and comorbidities
- Treatment options and more

Dr. Kandel explores the nature of chronic pain symptoms in fibromyalgia, and available diagnosis and treatment options.

09/26/2025

Start small, be consistent, and remember that every organized space and mind is a step toward better health!

Organization is a form of self-care for the brain. By reducing clutter and building simple systems, you protect long-term cognitive health and improve daily function.

09/23/2025

🍎✨ Wishing You a Sweet New Year ✨🍯

To all who celebrate, Shanah Tovah — may this year bring sweetness, strength, and peace. And to our friends and patients of all backgrounds, we wish you the same spirit of fresh beginnings and renewed well-being.