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Category: Neuro Conditions – Nerves

November 20, 2025

Rebuilding Confidence After Facial Paralysis

Expert facial paralysis treatment with Dr. Amit Kochhar at at Pacific Neuroscience Institute restores facial movement and quality of life.
November 1, 2025

Finally A Cure for My Trigeminal Neuralgia: One Grateful Patient’s Journey to Facial Pain Relief

After 40 years of undiagnosed facial pain, a patient shares how trigeminal neuralgia was cured with microvascular decompression surgery at PNI
October 11, 2025

Facial Pain Syndromes and Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment Guide

Facial pain syndromes affect an estimated 39 million adult Americans, causing daily suffering that ranges from mild discomfort to debilitati…
August 14, 2025

From Facial Droop to Recovery: A Patient’s Journey to Hemifacial Spasm Treatment

For years, a patient lived with facial droop on his right side. Despite seeing a local neurologist, no clear diagnosis emerged. Learn what happened next.
June 19, 2025

MS and Heat Tolerance: How Heat Affects People with Multiple Sclerosis

It has long been observed that most persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are very sensitive to the effects of overheating.
April 9, 2025

A Measured Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Living with multiple sclerosis requires patience and diligence, but the prognosis for leading a full life is better than ever. Learn more.
March 4, 2025

15 Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis All Women Need to Know

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can affect your entire body. Learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment options with Neurologist and MS Specialist Barbara Giesser, MD.
October 7, 2024

Overcoming Trigeminal Neuralgia: Agnes’s Journey to Pain-Free Living

Follow Agnes's courageous journey with trigeminal neuralgia, from a simple toothache to a life-changing diagnosis. Explore her journey through treatment options, culminating in a successful surgery at the Facial Pain Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI).
October 3, 2024

October is Facial Pain Awareness Month

An estimated 39 million people on the US have some degree of facial pain including TMJ dysfunction and notoriously painful Trigeminal Neuralgia. Read about these painful syndromes and available medical and surgical treatment options.
July 1, 2024

Brain Health Tips for 4th of July 

Learn how to protect your brain health when watching fireworks, enjoy foods cooked on the grill, and avoid undue stress if you have a neurodegenerative disease.