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Dr. Michael Joseph Olek, DO
Neurologist
<p>Dr. Michael Olek practices Neurology in HENDERSON, NV. Dr. Olek studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Dr. Olek has specialized training in neuroimmunology and treats multiple sclerosis patients. Dr. Olek also teaches at the Touro University Nevada School of Osteopathic Medicine.</p>
35 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Joseph Olek, DO
- HENDERSON, NV
- Phila. College of Osteo. Med.
- Accepting new patients
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Jaw to toes tingling?
My advice is to see a neurologist for a complete exam, and they may consider performing a cervical spine MRI.
Michael J. Olek, DO
Michael J. Olek, DO
How do you test for nerve damage?
Nerve damage is a catch-all term for many diseases. I would recommend seeing your primary care physician since it may be due to a metabolic condition such as diabetes. If the primary READ MORE
Nerve damage is a catch-all term for many diseases. I would recommend seeing your primary care physician since it may be due to a metabolic condition such as diabetes. If the primary care physician cannot diagnose the problem, then I would see a neurologist.
Myasthenia gravis and high WBC?
It is possible, but not usual to have an elevated wbc. Your pcp can order more specific tests for myasthenia gravis like achrab and musk.
Supplements?
Currently, there are no known interactions between primadone and over-the-counter Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid.
Michael J. Olek, DO
Michael J. Olek, DO
Is vestibular nerve damage permanent?
If the vestibular nerve damage is due to a stroke or lack of blood supply, severe trauma, birth defect or from a toxin, it is permanent. If the vestibular nerve damage is due to READ MORE
If the vestibular nerve damage is due to a stroke or lack of blood supply, severe trauma, birth defect or from a toxin, it is permanent. If the vestibular nerve damage is due to compression, it may reverse. Most people have BPPV which is benign paroxysmal peripheral vertigo which is a problem with the otoliths and there is no damage to the vestibular nerve.
Numbness?
Yes, talk to your prescribing physician about reducing dose and going up slowly or switching medications.
What are the symptoms of nerve damage in the knee?
Nerve damage specifically to the knee is not a neurological problem. If there has been prior trauma or surgery (planned trauma) then the small surrounding nerves can be numb or READ MORE
Nerve damage specifically to the knee is not a neurological problem. If there has been prior trauma or surgery (planned trauma) then the small surrounding nerves can be numb or cause pain. If you have arthritis, that can cause significant knee pain. I would see a physical therapist first to see if a brace would help then see a rheumatologist and then a pain specialist since they can inject your knee and if all else fails I would see an orthopedist.
About vertigo?
If you have a sleep disease, that may cause your symptoms, but you also have other medical problems which may cause your symptoms. I would see your primary care first since most READ MORE
If you have a sleep disease, that may cause your symptoms, but you also have other medical problems which may cause your symptoms. I would see your primary care first since most causes of your symptoms are benign. Your primary care may send you to an ENT and/or a neurologist.
Can nerve damage in the spine be fixed?
If it is due to a compressive disk, then the damage may be reversible. If the damage is within the cord itself, then probably not.
What can be done for nerve damage in the back?
There are so many options for nerve damage in the back depending on the cause. If the nerve damage causes pain, some options are heat or ice or a TENS unit in addition to physical READ MORE
There are so many options for nerve damage in the back depending on the cause. If the nerve damage causes pain, some options are heat or ice or a TENS unit in addition to physical therapy. You may also try massage or acupuncture. There are also topical creams for pain as well as over the counter medication such as motrin or prescription medication. There are also implantable devices to help with pain. If you are asking if nerve damage to the spine can be fixed, it would depend on the cause. If there is a disc or other physical structure pressing on the spinal cord then injections may help temporarily, but surgery is a better option. If the spinal cord damage is from a stroke, then the damaged nerves cannot regrow, but physical therapy can help.
What is the best painkiller for back nerve pain?
Everyone responds differently to various modalities of pain blockers. Sometimes merely ice or heat will solve the problem. Sometimes rest or a warm bath will allieve the pain. READ MORE
Everyone responds differently to various modalities of pain blockers. Sometimes merely ice or heat will solve the problem. Sometimes rest or a warm bath will allieve the pain. Some use mild physical therapy or stretching techniques. Other go to chiropractors or have acupuncture done. There are also massage therapists. You may also purchase a TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) device. Lidocaine patches are also helpful. Some patients respond to aspirin for short periods of time while others respond to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin. Others respond to muscle relaxers or joint injections. Some responds to short courses of benzodiazepines. Some respond to cognitive behavioral therapy. I rarely use opioids due to the addictive properties. Pain centers can give epidural injections or implant a spinal stimulator. You can also try more than one method at a time. You need to work with your primary care physician or pain specialist to see which is the best method of pain control for you.
How long does nerve damage in finger take to heal?
Depending on the severity of the damage, peripheral nerves can regenerate at 1mm per day if some part of the nerve is intact. If the nerve is irreversibly crushed or severed, it READ MORE
Depending on the severity of the damage, peripheral nerves can regenerate at 1mm per day if some part of the nerve is intact. If the nerve is irreversibly crushed or severed, it may never regenerate. Also, even if the peripheral nerve in your finger regenerates you may always have a different sensation in the distribution of the nerve.
Lesion on MRI brain scan, 11 weeks pregant
I am very sorry to hear about your seizure during pregnancy. With only one view of the MRI, the only thing I can tell is location. Many things cause temporal lobe seizures, even READ MORE
I am very sorry to hear about your seizure during pregnancy. With only one view of the MRI, the only thing I can tell is location. Many things cause temporal lobe seizures, even benign tumors. I would stay on the anti-seizure medication and wait for the work-up. Do not assume the worst. Continue to visit your ob/gyn and stay in the best health condition you can with supplements and gentle exercise.
Sports after brain surgery?
It would depend on the original size of the craniopharyngioma and how large the surgical opening is and if you were treated with chemotherapy and heading the ball in soccer causes READ MORE
It would depend on the original size of the craniopharyngioma and how large the surgical opening is and if you were treated with chemotherapy and heading the ball in soccer causes brain damage, so I would not recommend returning to play. You should also consult with the surgeon.
Michael J. Olek, DO
Michael J. Olek, DO
Does nerve damage hurt to touch?
Different types of nerve damage cause different types of feelings. Most nerve damage such as diabetes causes pins and needles sensation. Nerve damage due to compression causes READ MORE
Different types of nerve damage cause different types of feelings. Most nerve damage such as diabetes causes pins and needles sensation. Nerve damage due to compression causes sharp shooting pain, like sciatica. Skin nerve damage may cause no feeling in that particular area of skin after healing. There are many other diseases which cause pain and numbness. Some diseases cause pain to the touch, also called hyperesthesia, such ad vitamin deficiencies.
Should I go to the ER for a bulging disc?
If it is a current traumatic event, then yes, you should go to the emergency room. If it is a long standing problem, then you should rest and use heat.
What happens if brain nerves are damaged?
Most damaged brain cells do not regenerate. In certain areas of the brain, there is some regeneration, but for most of the brain, cells do not regenerate.
What should I avoid if I have sciatica?
At your age, the cause of sciatica must be congenital or traumatic. Avoid weightlifting activities, but do stretch you back and leg muscles daily. Do not place a wallet in your READ MORE
At your age, the cause of sciatica must be congenital or traumatic. Avoid weightlifting activities, but do stretch you back and leg muscles daily. Do not place a wallet in your back pocket. Sit on soft surfaces.
Michael J. Olek, DO
Michael J. Olek, DO
What is the difference between sciatica and neuropathy?
Location. They both refer to dysfunction of a nerve, but sciatica only occurs in the sciatic nerve whereas neuropathy is a general term for nerves in the peripheral nervous system. READ MORE
Location. They both refer to dysfunction of a nerve, but sciatica only occurs in the sciatic nerve whereas neuropathy is a general term for nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
Spinal cord stimulator?
The wires themselves do not cause pain. There may have been some tissue damage or bleeding during the procedure and you may experience pain for a few days after the procedure. Please READ MORE
The wires themselves do not cause pain. There may have been some tissue damage or bleeding during the procedure and you may experience pain for a few days after the procedure. Please contact your physician if the pain persists.
Michael J. Olek, DO
Michael J. Olek, DO
