Neurological Associates of North Texas: Sharisse Stephenson, MD

03/27/2024

I am excited to organize Texas Jam Health Fair with 410 Line Dancers my soul line dancing group!!! Fun, dancing, free health screenings, swag bags and more. Please like and follow the page and share!!

05/26/2023

This is some really exciting news. Alzheimer's is such a horrible disease. However, it is exciting to see these new promising treatments. There are multiple clinical trials in progress for other promising new drugs. So if you or a loved one is having some memory difficulties, go get evaluated. These treatments will work best if the disease is caught early in the process. Spread the word!

05/24/2023

Migraines are such a common headache disorder that occipital neuralgia may be under diagnosed . Occipital nerve blocks can be helpful for both migraines and occipital neuralgia. However, migraine specific treatments may not help occipital neuralgia. Occipital nerbe blocks are safe and quick procedures that can be both therapeutic and diagostic. Here at Neurological Associates of North Texas: Sharisse Stephenson, MDrisse Stephenson, MD we perform occipital nerve blocks that can help with both migraines and occipital neuralgia.

Learn the differences between occipital neuralgia and migraine headaches — and why the right diagnosis matters.

05/24/2023

Are you tired all of the time? Is it a struggle to get through your day without wanting to take a nap? Daytime fatigue is a common issue I see in my clinic. Many underlhying issues can contribute to daytie fatigue such as vitamin deficiency, sleep apnea, anemia, medication side effect, depression and more. Seek advice from your health care provider. Daytime fatigue ca also be associated with other neurological disorders. If all underlying issues have been treated, there are medications to help promote daytime wakefulness.

05/22/2023

High blood pressure is by far one of the most common risk factors I see in patients with stroke. Many times patients will tell me they don’t have high blood pressure. They have felt fine but they have not seen a physician in years. Their only sign of the high blood pressure is when I see them in the emergency department for stroke. Untreated High blood pressure is even more dangerous for African Americans as I see them present younger and with more severe symptoms. See your primary care doctor regularly and make sure your blood pressure is under good control.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, putting them at higher risk for stroke and heart disease. The only way to know if your BP is in a normal range is to measure it.

05/20/2023

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05/19/2023

This is my exam room today. Telemedicine visits increase access between patients and their physicians. My elderly patients that have transportation or mobility issues still have easy access to me. It helps patients not miss time from work but still have their medical needs addressed. I’m proud to have offered telemedicine services for many years now.

05/19/2023

I think it’s awesome that professional athletes are speaking about their experience with migraines.

Concussions and stigma make Migraine in pro football extra complicated. These 5 NFL players have spoken about their experiences with the disease.

05/19/2023

Please share with any friends or loved ones that have . Summer can be a difficult time as heat can trigger exacerbation of symptoms in patients with Multiple Scleosis See below. 410 Line Dancers

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05/19/2023

Yes. I often tell my patients that migraines are not just a headache but it is a brain disorder that can affect the brain function during an attack. It’s not just head pain. Slowed thinking, concentration difficulties and having a more difficult time to express yourself can occur during a migraine attack. Thank you Migraine Again & The Daily Migraine for sharing this information. Don’t suffer alone. Seek advice from your physician and a referral to a neurologist as needed.

Never ignore migraine speech problems, known as aphasia. Babbling gibberish can be related to three types of migraine, or be a sign of something more serious.

05/18/2023

Here are some signs and symptoms of adult ADHD that you may want to be aware of:

1. Difficulty paying attention or staying focused on tasks
2. Difficulty organizing and completing tasks
3. Impulsivity and restlessness
4. Poor time management skills
5. Difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships
6. Chronic lateness or forgetfulness
7. Mood swings or emotional outbursts
8. Inability to control anger or frustration
9. Difficulties in the workplace or with education
10. Hyperfocus on certain tasks or activities

These are just a few potential signs of adult ADHD. Diagnosis should be made by a qualified healthcare professional and may involve multiple methods of evaluation, including questionnaires, interviews, and clinical assessments. If you suspect that you may have ADHD, it’s important to speak with your doctor or call us! Dr. Stephenson would be glad to help. 214-324-9301

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10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!!