South Miami Neurology Blog

What are nerve injuries? Do you have numbness in your fingers after a wrist injury? A burning pain in your feet? Or trouble lifting your foot while walking? These symptoms can have different causes, but each may point to a problem affecting the nerves that carry messages between the brain, spinal cord, and body. Identifying […]

Sudden, stabbing pain that begins near the base of the skull and travels across the scalp can be frightening and difficult to understand. Although this pain may initially feel like a migraine or another type of headache, it could be caused by a condition known as occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia occurs when one or more […]

Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological condition caused by inflammation in the spinal cord. It can disrupt signals between the brain and body. This may affect movement, sensation, pain, balance, mobility, and bladder or bowel function. For some people, symptoms develop suddenly over hours or days. For others, symptoms may progress more gradually over several […]

South Miami Neurology is proud to announce that Christopher Jimenez, MD, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA).  MDCMA is a respected organization dedicated to supporting physicians, advancing medical standards, and protecting the integrity of the patient-physician relationship. This recognition reflects Dr. Jimenez’s commitment to the practice […]

Not all seizures look the same. While many people think of a seizure as shaking, falling, or losing consciousness, seizures can also be subtle and easy to miss. Some people experience staring spells, confusion, déjà vu, sudden fear, unusual sensations, memory gaps, or brief episodes of lost awareness. These symptoms may only last seconds or […]

Numbness and tingling can feel like pins and needles, burning, prickling, crawling sensations, or a loss of feeling in the hands, feet, arms, legs, face, or other areas of the body. Sometimes it is temporary, such as when your foot “falls asleep.” At other times, numbness and tingling may be a sign of an underlying […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve conditions affecting the hand and wrist. It happens when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed as it passes through a narrow space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. As a result of this pressure, numbness, tingling, pain, […]

Suzana G. Mehle, EdD, MBA, DAAN, Director of Operations at South Miami Neurology, has been elected as one of the first Distinguished Colleagues of the American Academy of Neurology (DAAN). This prestigious designation is held to the highest standard within the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Additionally, it reflects a significant professional commitment to the […]

As people age, the brain and nervous system go through natural changes. While many older adults remain healthy and active, aging can increase the risk of certain neurological problems that affect memory, movement, balance, and overall brain function. Understanding the neurological conditions associated with aging can help individuals recognize symptoms early and seek appropriate medical […]

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Whether caused by poor posture, injury, degenerative changes, or underlying neurological conditions, persistent neck pain should never be ignored. In many cases, neck discomfort may signal a spinal disorder that requires specialized evaluation. At South Miami Neurology, our team of seven board-certified […]