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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
Pain Management
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22 Answers
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Low impact exercise: Small frequent meals, avoid simple sugars, drink 64 oz of water daily, avoid caffiene, and try to get 30 minutes of low impact aerobic exercise e.g. W... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Very dangerous: Absolutely not. Combining benzodiazepines with alcohol can cause respiratory depression and death.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Cord Injury: Its a generic term used for injury to the spinal cord. Usual causes include infection, trauma, autoimmune/inflammatory and from multiple sclerosis.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Tremor: These symptoms can sometimes have a hormonal cause e.g. Hyperthroidism or pheochromocytoma.
The most common neurological condition causing these sy... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Liver problems: Long term use of lortab can result in liver damage. One of the side effects of liver damage is muscle spasm and jerking.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Need re evaluation: You should consider seeing a neurologist for physical examination and possibly EMG to determine if there is still evidence of radial or other nerve en... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
No: Sneezing does not cause brain damage.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Difficult to say: There could be several possible explanations. Peripheral neuropathy, cervical myelopathy and ms are amongst the common conditions causing such symptom... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Epidural fibrosis: Scar tissue commonly forms in the aftermath of spine surgery as part of the healing process. If the scar tissue encroaches on a nerve root or epidural... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Yes it is safe: The medications can be used together
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Migraine prevention: Don't skip meals
Hydrate well
Exercise 150mins or more per week
Limit caffeine intake to no more than 1 regular size beverage serving per day
Avoid sl... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Could be either: Diabetic neuropathy usually affects the feet before it affects the hands and arms. However, your symptoms could be coming either from carpal tunnel or... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
50 mg twice daily: There is a range of doses, starting from as low as 25 mg daily, to 400 mg per day.
The minimum effective dose is usually 100 mg per day in 2 divided... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Yes: Yes, it is safe.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Drug side effects: Certain drugs e.g. Reglan (metoclopramide) and anti psychotic drugs can produce tardive dyskinesia as a side effect. One of the features of tardive dy... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Circulation or nerve: Could be a problem with blood circulation in the leg or a problem with conduction in 1 or more of the peripheral nerves in the leg. He needs to be eva... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Unlikely: Thyoid problems usually result in symmetrical numbness in the feet.
The isolated left foot numbness could be related to priblems with the L5 nerve ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Metabolic or drugs: Other common causes of seizure include:
1. Severe electrolyte imbalance
2. Organ failure e.g. Kidney/liver etc
3. Medication side effects
4. Bra... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Yes: Autonomic dysfunction can be difficult to diagnose. Sudomotor reflex testing, tilt table, ekg variability, sympathetic skin response and skin biopsy c... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Vertigo: Inner ear problems usually manifest with vertigo, which is a brief spinning sensation often triggered by change in head position. Consultation with a ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Depression: It may have some small benefit in patients with severe depression.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Irfan Lalanianswered
Neurology 24 years experience
Back pain: You should consult with your physician
The pain could be related to a recurrent L5-S1 disc problem. If so, McKenzie exercises will help the most
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714 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Jun 1, 2013
Dr. Lalani has been treating me for Fibromyalgia for a while now. This Dr. Knows his stuff. He has fantastic bed side manners. He looks at you, when he is talking to you. He and his wonderful staff ar...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lalani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lalani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank u very much doctor.For how long do I take these medicines as prescribed by you and how manh yimes a day?
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Emg test was positive for neuropathy. It isn't in my feet though. Both tests were done within a month wrists n arms were post feet neg
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Dr. Ialani,
Thanks you so much for replying. I will follow up w/ PCP.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Aga Khan University, Aga Khan Medical College, Pakistan
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
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