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Dr. Haug was born and raised in Kansas. He attended undergraduate at Creighton University and then earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed neurology residency as well as fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Colorado, including a year as Chief Resident. His medical interests include Parkinson disease, tremor, and other movement disorders, as well as general neurology. Outside the office, he likes to spend time with his wife, run, and ski.
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Neurology
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Aaron Hauganswered
Neurology 16 years experience
Migraines: One possible reason for queasiness (nausea) and sensitivity to smells (osmophobia) is migraine. This is possible even if a person does not have the ty... Read More
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Possible.: Twitches of the eyelids are a very common symptom. The most common cause is stress, often in association with sleep deprivation and other factors such... Read More
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Possible side effect: Soma (carisoprodol) and Baclofen both had sleepiness as one of their main potential side effects. Discuss how you can take these medications (dose, fr... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Autoimmune condition: Multiple sclerosis (ms) is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks itself rather than just attacking infections. Symptoms of ms generall... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: Light sensitivity, particularly for bright or glaring light, is common with rp. Other symptoms can include night blindness, decreased peripheral visio... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Treatment options: There are several treatments available for dystonia. The most permanent of these is probably deep brain stimulation surgery. Other options are medicat... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Many options.: There are many medications that can be helpful for anxiety. In the long term, medications such as lexapro, zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) and Prozac are ... Read More
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Possible: Neurofibromatosis type i can sometimes involve optic nerve gliomas (tumors of the main nerve for the eye), and this can definitely affect vision. Disc... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: There are many different causes of numbness and tingling. These can range from rapid heavy breathing (hyperventilation) or anxiety to neurological pro... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Many options.: The first step is maintaining good sleep hygiene, such as going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Over-the-counter medications such as ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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A certain type: Dementia refers to thinking and memory problems that are severe enough to impair a person's ability to do their normal activities. Alzheimer disease i... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Probably: Gabapentin (neurontin) is a medication that can be helpful for nerve-related ("neuropathic") pain. Such pain can have multiple causes- a pinched nerve... Read More
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Possibly: ANA is a screening test for autoimmune conditions. That titer may be consistent with autoimmune disease, but not everyone with an elevated ANA titer i... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Blood flow: When you stand up, there can be a temporary decreased in blood flow to the brain. The blood vessels have to tighten up a little bit, and the heart has... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Tremors can have multiple different causes, ranging from sleep deprivation and too much caffeine, to anxiety, to medical conditions such as essential ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Possibly.: Weight gain is possible with either of these medications, but would be a more typical side effect of abilify (aripiprazole).
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Many.: There can be a virus infection of the brain (encephalitis) or the coverings of the brain (meningitis). Symptoms can range from headache and stiff neck... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Not together.: Amoxil and Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) are similar antibiotics and should not be taken together.
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No.: Keppra is metabolized by the kidneys, whereas yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) (and most oral contraceptive pills) are metabolized by the l... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Not a good idea.: Paxil (paroxetine) and other ssri anti-depressants should not be stopped cold turkey- this can cause a withdrawal syndrome. Talk with whomever prescri... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Treat inflammation.: Arteritis refers to inflammation of arteries. This is not something that can be removed by surgery, but often is something that can be treated by anti... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Progressive supranuclear palsy (psp) can present with a variety of symptoms. Although there is not a cure, symptomatic medication treatments and thera... Read More
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Mild weakness: Recent research has shown that patients with parkinson disease can have mild weakness. However, it is common for patients to feel weaker than they are... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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UTI: Those symptoms suggest that you may have an infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or even kidney infection (pyelonephritis). You should s... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine. This is a class of medication that is similar in effect to alcohol, and can be helpful for anxiety. It is best... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Lots of reasons.: There are some medical problems that can be associated with insomnia. A lot of times sleep problems are due to poor sleep habits, also known as sleep ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No.: Smoking marijuana and smoking cigarettes are both bad ideas if you have an incision in your mouth- it will impair wound healing.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Habits, medicine.: Developing good habits related to sleep, so-called sleep hygiene, may be helpful. More information here: http://www.Sleepfoundation.Org/article/ask-th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Movement disorders: Both huntington's and parkinson's cause changes in the way a person moves, and are known as movement disorders. The main symptom of huntington's is ch... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Radiculitis.: Radiculitis refers to inflammation of the nerve root. A more general term for any problem with spinal nerve roots (including compression) is radiculop... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Possibly. : Clonazepam (klonopin) is a benzodiazepine, and the body can build up tolerance to this medications over time. This is similar to how the body can buil... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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No: There is no known scientific connection between masturbation and memory loss. If you are having memory loss, discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No.: It is not possible to do a brain transplant. It seems unlikely that this will ever be possible, as there are almost an infinite number of connections ... Read More
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Yes: Decreased appetite is a common side effect of topamax (topiramate). This is not dangerous, but can cause weight loss. Other possible side effects of t... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably OK: Prozac (fluoxetine) is a mood/depression medication that works on serotonin. Sinemet is a medicine most commonly used for parkinson disease that works... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Weakness: Hemiplegia means weakness affecting half of the body, such as the right arm and right leg. You should see a neurologist.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Yes; Possibly.: Cervical dystonia is an imbalance in muscle activity of the neck muscles, which can cause abnormal postures or shaking. It is also known as torticolli... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Some side effects: Geodon (ziprasidone) and Risperdal are in the class of medications known as neuroleptics. While taking these, patients can sometimes develop symptoms ... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Many causes.: Dizziness can be either vertigo (sensation of things moving) or light-headed. There are many possible causes of vertigo. These range from inner ear pr... Read More
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Get checked: There is a type of headaches known as sex headaches, where sexual activity or orgasm can cause a severe headache. Sometimes this is nothing to worry a... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Side effects.: There are many medications used to treat parkinson's disease, though unfortunately there is no cure at the present time. Most of these medications wor... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: There are some unusual forms of epilepsy where flashing lights or bright lights can trigger a seizure, but most people are not affected by even prolon... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Hypoglycemia: If you have not eaten for a while and are hungry, then you may also have low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Tremor and dizziness are symptoms of hypogl... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Result of stroke: Strokes cause damage to brain cells. Days, months, or even years later, the area damaged by the stroke can sometimes be a source of seizures. In older... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Regularly is best: Amitriptyline is effective as a medicine to prevent migraines, making migraines less intense and less frequent over time. It is not dangerous to miss ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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See a doctor.: Stomach pain and diarrhea lasting several days may indicate a serious medical problem. Some viruses such as one that causes a liver problem known as h... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Anxiety.: Valium and xanax (alprazolam) are the brands names of two types of medications known as benzodiazepines. These medications are most commonly used for ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: It depends on what you mean by a daze. Syncope is the medical word for passing out, which means a full loss of consciousness. Another (rarer) thing th... Read More
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Headache prevention: Depakote (valproic acid) is one of several medicines that can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches (including migraines) when taken on a re... Read More
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Can be effective: Medical marijuana has been legal in colorado for several years, and was approved for recreational use within the past year. It is still illegal under ... Read More
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Jan 25, 2013
Dr Haug is a specialist in movement disorder neurology, and highly recommended for treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Haug is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Haug is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I'm on 25mg right now and I have no changes in my moods..it's like taking air pills right now.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Needed to know what to do cause I hurt so bad I was screaming! banAna
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have syringomyelia and this explains the answers to others well
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kansas School of Medicine, KS
Graduated 2007MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL ANSCHUTZ INPATIENT
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL ANSCHUTZ INPATIENT
Awards
⢠Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
⢠Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee
Top Neurologist , First Place, Colorado - Winter
2013
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