Most people who are susceptible to motion sickness are aware of the fact. If you’re prone to motion sickness, the following preventive measures may help. Focus on the horizon or on a distant, stationary object. Don't read. Keep your head still, while resting against a seat back. Don't smoke or sit near smokers. Avoid spicy and greasy foods and alcohol. Don't overeat. Take an over-the-counter antihistamine, at least 30 to 60 minutes before you travel. Expect drowsiness as a si

Motion Sickness can strike suddenly, progressing from a feeling of uneasiness to a cold sweat, dizziness and then vomiting. It usually quiets down as soon as the motion stops. The more you travel, the more easily you'll adjust to being in motion. You may escape motion sickness by planning ahead. If you're traveling, reserve seats where motion is felt least: By ship, request a cabin in the front or middle of the ship near the water level. By plane, ask for a seat over the fron

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. Even mild seizures may require treatment because they can be dangerous during activities such as driving or swimming. Treatment with medications or sometimes surgery can control seizures for about 80 percent of people with epilepsy. Some children with

Generally, physicians begin by treating epilepsy with medication. Most people with epilepsy can become seizure-free by taking one anti-seizure medication while others may be able to decrease the frequency and intensity of their seizures by taking a combination of medications. Your neurologist will advise you about the appropriate time to stop taking medications. More than half the children with epilepsy who aren't experiencing epilepsy symptoms can eventually discontinue medi

Trigeminal Neuralgia (also commonly called Facial Pain) is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation of your face — such as from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup — may trigger a jolt of excruciating pain. You may initially experience short, mild attacks. But trigeminal neuralgia can progress and cause longer, more-frequent bouts of searing pa

Pinched nerve signs and symptoms include: Numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate outward Tingling, "pins and needles" sensations (paresthesia) Muscle weakness in the affected area Frequent feeling that a foot or hand has "fallen asleep" The problems related to a pinched nerve may be worse when you're sleeping. See your neurologist if the signs and symptoms of a pinched nerve last for several days and

A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve’s function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. A pinched nerve can occur at several sites in your body. A herniated disk in your lower spine, for example, may put pressure on a nerve root, causing pain that radiates down the back of your leg. Likewise, a pinched nerve in your wrist can lead to pai