Conditions specific to women and women’s life events
- Women with preexisting neurological conditions who are pregnant or trying to conceive — examples of conditions managed include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraines, myasthenia gravis and movement disorders, such as Wilson’s disease, chorea and restless legs
- Ongoing care during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum — for above conditions, as well as co-managed conditions, such as brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, neurofibromatosis and spina bifida
- Neurological illnesses during menopause — migraines, strokes and post-chemotherapy neuropathy
Treatment
Mount Nittany Health neurologists provide treatment plans based on the individual patient’s needs. These treatments can include:
- Medications
- Physical therapy for headache care
- Nutrition and lifestyle treatment
- Behavioral health treatment
- Exercise