Locations
Office
Arlington, TX
Phone
Practice website
About
Bio
I am board certified in Neurology and have subspecialty certification in Sleep Medicine. I have been in private practice since 1998. I am currently the medical director of The Arlington Sleep Disorder Center.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
26 Answers
4 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Sleep paralysis: It really depends. Sometimes one can wake up and it will last a few seconds. Sleep paralysis usually does not last more than a few minutes at most.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Basilar migraine: This is not a new diagnosis. This has been around for some time. It is a migraine that manifests as headache, double vision, slurred speech, vertigo... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Infection: Having a brain abscess meanse having a circumscribed infection or bacteria or fungus in a part of the brain. People can manifest with confusion, feve... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Stroke symptoms: No they are not usually symptoms of a stroke. Signs of stroke may include weakness or numbness on one side of your body, slurred speech, double visio... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Low back pain: Most likely you are experiencing musculoskeletal strain in your lower back. Applying a heating pad to your back may be of benefit. Also, taking Ibup... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Clonazepam effect: Clonazepam may result in dizziness and trouble with balance. Hopefully, it will subside. If it does not in several days, you should contact your pr... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Motor tic: This could be a motor tic. These are usually benign. The tics can come and go and could be caused by stress/anxiety. If your symptoms worsen or spre... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Cerebellar stroke: Probably not. It can cause problems with balance and may even cause cognitive problems(thinking problems and difficulty with memory).
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Narcolepsy: They can include seeing dreamlike images upon falling asleep or upon awakening, sleep paralysis upon falling asleep or upon awakening, or experiencing... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Insomnia: There can be all sorts of causes for difficulty sleeping. Drinking too much caffeine, smoking, alcohol use, working on computers, or watching tv coul... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Writer's cramp: This could be writer's cramp. Cramping and pain can occur after excessive hand use, such as writing. If this is occurring, lay off of typing or writ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Nuvigil options: Consider using a discount card from the company making nuvigil. Also, you could consider alternatives such as Ritalin or methylphenidate.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Hand tingling: Sounds like you may have a case of carpel tunnel syndrome. The symptoms of numbness or tingling in the first three digits while typing may be a sign ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Restless leg symptom: Try massaging your legs or taking a warm bath. This can alleviate restless leg symptoms in some patients. Medication such as Mirapex or Requip (ropi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Epilepsy: Light headedness could be a side effect of epilepsy medication. I recommend discussing potential side effects with your epilepsy drugs if you take th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Presyncope: Sounds like you may be experiencing presyncope. This occurs when your blood pressure drops and can occur during periods of anxiety. Drink plenty of ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Motor tics: Your symptoms could be due to motor tics. These involve muscle twitches around the eye, face, arms, or legs. They are usually benign. Tics can also... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Tics: Try to relax. Stress and anxiety could increase vocal and motor tics. Antidepressants can be helpful in alleviating tics.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Restless leg symptom: You would most likely experience an urge to move your legs or an ant crawling sensation while at rest or at bedtime. Restless leg symptoms usually im... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
No worries: I don't think you have anything to worry about. There are nerve endings underneath the skin in your entire body. Sometimes, the nerve endings can ge... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Provigil use: A sleep medicine specialist can prescribe Provigil or similar stimulants. They are indicated for narcolepsy or other disorders associated with excess... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Ulnar neuropathy: This could be ulnar neuropathy. This can occur if you have traumatized your ulnar nerve, as can happen while sleeping with your arm bent. Hopefully,... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Herniated disc: A slipped lumbar(low back) disc is a herniated disc. The gel substance between the vertebrae in the spine pushes against a nerve that runs to the leg... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Medication: You might want to try Motrin for a mild cluster headache(200-600 mg) per dose. I have had success in previous patients with Imitrex (sumatriptan) or ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Depakote: Divalproex is commonly known as depakote. This a drug used to control seizures, but it is also given to prevent migraines. It can have various side ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Wesley Dennisanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Pregabalin effects: It really should not affect your blood pressure. Pregabalin should also not affect your pulse.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
2
Recommendations
67
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Dennis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Dennis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
I wrote the sleep doctor asking that any necessary further testing be done before my insurance changes. May try to get in for a 2nd opinion ASAP in case she ignores my issues. Willing to do anything s...Read More
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX , 1994 , 1994
MD
Awards
Distinguished Alumni--Achievement, University of Texas at Tyler
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less