Dr. Eric Hastriter
Pediatrics - Neurology
Mesa, AZ
21 years experience
Locations
Banner Children's Specialists
Mesa, AZ
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Pediatric headache is my passion. I love working with kids who are suffering from this common ailment to get them on track with pain freedom and great lives ahead of them. In my free time I enjoy traveling, skiing, eating great food, and enjoying our five awesome kids!
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Pediatrics - Neurology
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
United States: Arizona
Languages spoken
English
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Burning pee: You must see a nephrologist as you must pee clear at all times. If sediment or painful urine is occurring your kidney is not functioning or you may ha... Read More
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Anti depressants : Anti depressants do their thing modulating the neuro chemicals within the brain. You must do your thing to deal with the cause of your depression othe... Read More
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Thumb tingling: Could be carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by overuse of the hand and entrapment of the medial nerve through the wrist. See your doctor for this.
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Chronic fatigue : Chronic fatigue is a constellation of symptoms. Make sure you get seen by your doctor to have blood tests to rule out anemia, thyroid disease, vitam... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Stomach pain: The stomach is a sensitive organ and shocking it with cold water may not be the kindest thing you could do to it. Some people react with nausea and or... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Short lived headache: Primary stabbing headache, episodic hemicrania, can both be stabbing headaches. They could be however due to intracranial pathology and any severe exp... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Restless legs: Excercize can help. Proper sleep hygiene also is needed. Have your doctor check your iron level as this can be low in rls.
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Bruises: As long as the bruise is going through its natural evolution you shouldn't worry. If it gets worse then see your physician. Avoid the bleachers!
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Ocd: See your doctor to get the official diagnoses and start a treatment plan including medications and counseling, behavioral therapy.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Head pain: You shouldn't worry that will make things worse! but see your doctor to make sure that you haven't had secondary reasons for your head pain.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Relaxants: Anxiety medications can make you more relaxed and can effect the eeg or EMG that you are having. If you only take them as needed don't take them. If... Read More
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Migraines: Stress, dehydration, lack of exercise, poor sleep, caffeine, and skipping meals can all cause headaches. Medication overuse can also cause this and c... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Stiff neck : After traumatic head injury the best medication is Naproxen sodium twice a day with food to protect the stomach. If headache persists past three weeks... Read More
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Ocd: Sounds like obsessive compulsive disorder. See your doctor for treatment which should include medicine and therapy.
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Dark circles: Dark circles under eyes is venous congestion. You must sleep adequately, and increase your hydration and avoid caffeine. The circles should improve.
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Tinnitus: Ringing in the ear can be high pitched or low pitched like a washing machine whoosh whoosh. It can be benign or can be worrisome. It can be caused by... Read More
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Discharge: Discharge is not normal ever and back pain and discharge could be kidney related. See your doctor immediately hold off on Ibuprofen as that is broken ... Read More
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Antidepressant : Antidepressants will change the neuro chemical balance in your body creating a change in self acceptance, but they come with side effects and should b... Read More
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Weight loss: Proper nutrition includes dairy fruit meat vegetables and grains. Weightloss will occur when calories out exceed calories in, so small portions three... Read More
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Dizziness: Lack of blood flow to the head can cause dizziness, if it persists you need to see your doctor as dissection of the carotid artery can be a cause of t... Read More
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Urinalysis : You may have constipation which has caused kidney pain and urinalysis suggestive of a process involving the urinary system. See a nephrologist to ens... Read More
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Injury: After acute injury ice is always a good thing. Three days later heat may help. Massage the muscle may help and physical therapy may help to ensure yo... Read More
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Tears: Autonomic features can occur with some types of headaches and include flushing face, tear production, red eyes, ringing in ears, droopy eyelids, troub... Read More
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Foot drop : High heels are never safe. Your foot drop is improving take more time in caring for your feet, they carry you through life. Strengthen the muscles i... Read More
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Sassafras: Sassafras can slow the nervous system down meaning you could get drowsy and sleepy which could help your headache however there are no clinical trials... Read More
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Stomach pain: Pain is the body's way of telling you something is wrong. You eat three times a day and having pain that often should concern you. You may have an u... Read More
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Bruising : You should not stop the medication but you should see your doctor to make sure it's the Lamictal that is causing it and if so switch to another medica... Read More
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Light headedness: Make sure to drink enough fluid. Avoid caffeine at all costs. Excercize and decrease stress. Sleep regularly and eat 3 meals per day. If after doing... Read More
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OCD : Obsessive compulsive disorder is a behavioral disorder and not the end of the world. You are 36 years old and if your parents do not already know you... Read More
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Ocd: Medications can alter the neuro chemicals in the brain to decrease obsessions or compulsive behavior. Finding the right medication and amount can be ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Shocks in arms: Lots of things could cause this, however the most common thing is neck pathology where the nerves travel down from the brain to to arms. If there is ... Read More
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Lorazepam: This is an acceptable practice and dose, however it could have been lower. Less is always more. Sleeping issues may be a bigger part of your problem.... Read More
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Get: Get regular sleep, three meals daily, moderately exercise, drink water, no caffeine, de-stress.
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Back pain : Many causes for pain in back. When you breathe deeply you ribs and the muscles connecting them stretch and if you have strained your back this could ... Read More
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Headaches: This sounds like a secondary headache to either a bacterial or viral infection. You should see your physician to rule out infections. Hope this helps... Read More
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Cough: Persistent cough for two weeks you should be seen and evaluated. You may have viral pneumonia, all sorts of fungal possibilities, asthma, or even all... Read More
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Black dots : Sounds like visual disturbances associated with headaches. Hydrate more, stop caffeine, sleep regular hours, eat regular meals, excercize and do rel... Read More
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Tension headaches: Tension type headache is 30 minutes to 7 days. Usually bilateral, squeezing character, mild to moderate intensity. Stress, anxiety, muscle strain from... Read More
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Breast pain: Breasts enlarge during the pregnancy and the stretching and fullness can be painful. The pain does eventually subside. Be patient and do not worry a... Read More
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Vitamin b: A lack of vitamin B12 can lead to nerve damage as it is needed for proper nerve function. This can lead to sensations of numbness and tingling, occurr... Read More
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Excedrin: Never take excedrin. It has caffeine in it and will dehydrate you. Aleve (naproxen) would be a better choice for you.
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Collars : Collars can be a hindrance as well as helpful. If you wear them and they are helping you move easily and function normally then that's okay. But if yo... Read More
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Lennox gastaut synd: Lgs is difficult to treat and if treatment has failed four medications the likelihood of any improvement is not very good. It can improve with age bu... Read More
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Ritalin (methylphenidate): Maybe a slow release methylphenidate could be of use to you. Finding the right dose can be frustrating. Avoid caffeine at all costs! this can cau... Read More
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Stomach pain : Start with bland diet. No spicy food. No acidic food. No hot or cold liquids. Avoid any medications on empty stomach. No caffeine, no smoking. R... Read More
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Headache/muscle ache: Sounds like a viral illness such as the flu. Hydrate hydrate hydrate. Rest. Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever if you get symptoms. See your general... Read More
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Fainting: Biggest cause in your age range is not enough fluids. Drink half your weight in ounces. Stop all caffeine! eat three meals a day and if your symptoms... Read More
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Pediatric neurology: You should be going to your primary care pediatrician to get referred to the neurologist nearest you. Hope this helps.
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Pain : Aches and pains are normal in pregnancy, you are living for two remember! take it easy do mild excercize, rest adequately hydrate sufficiently, and p... Read More
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Temperature: Fever is greater than 101.5. Normal is 98.6. Fluctuations between 99-103 are not normal and could rise or fall quickly in infection. Autonomic nervo... Read More
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Jul 21, 2013
Enjoyed Dr. Hastriter's answers. Nice job!
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Dr. Hastriter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hastriter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I went to the doctor's (in Sweden) and they couldn't do much about it.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Brain tumor (epidermoid cyst pons region) (L) side facial pain.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks. Saw ENT three days ago. looked in ears but saw nothing . Thx
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
Pitt county memorial hospital
Residency
St Joseph
Residency
Mayo clinic
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Phoenix Region, AZ - Summer
2013
Top Child Neurologist, Third Place, National - Summer
2013
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