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Neurology Associates of New Jersey, LLC
Avenel, NJ
About
Bio
Graduated from St. Peter's College in Jersey City with a baccalaureate degree in Biology in 1978. He did his graduate work in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Rutgers University and received his medical degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School(now Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School) in 1988. After residency, he has been on the clinical faculty in the Department of Neurology at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School.
After completing his residency in1992, he has been on the faculty of the Department of Neurology and Neurosciences of the New Jersey Medical School.
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Neurology
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
Languages spoken
Polish, Russian
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Nerve Irritation: Your description are suspicious for irritation of the nerve or nerve root/plexus in the c8-t1/ulnar nerve. Comes and goes is more descriptive of a mus... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No major difference.: Pharmacologically, both the brand and generic medication are the same. The only difference is the binder and the quality control. The fda allows varia... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Probably not: The quick answer is no, a post-spinal headache does not cause long term problems or consequences.
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A 58-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Yes, it can: Based on the information provided -- intervertebral disc disorder with myelopathy in the cervical region can cause bladder dysfunction as the spinal c... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Possibly: Dawson's fingers which appear on imaging is more consistent with demyelinating disease such as multiple sclerosis and not infection such as lyme. You ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Yes: Involvement if the s-3 or s-4 nerve root can cause testicular pain.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Burning sensation: Is indicative of nerve irritation/entrapment (pinching) when kneeling.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Discuss Problem: I think should discuss your problem with your physician and perhaps a referral to a specialist for definitive diagnosis.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Depends : Several factors have bearing on the survival rate of evacuation of a hematoma - including size, location and age of the person as well as other co-mor... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Indirectly: Attempting to evacuate your bowels when constipated can cause dizziness due to the straining causing diversion of blood flow.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Many types....: If your doctor did not recommend a specific type, then i would go to medical surgical supply store and view the different braces.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Another opinion : Since, you are not improving, you should get an opinion from another doctor or get a referral to a specialist.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
"normal": Migraine headaches usually abate during pregnancy, but a minority have headaches during the entire pregnancy.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Could be: But your description appears more classic for tension headache arising from the base of skull to the temple.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Cushing's Syndrome: Is caused by production of excessive cortisol by using medications or by a tumor in the pituitary. High stress or emotional trauma cannot cause this.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Common: To get migraines which can be associated with vertigo and dizziness at ovulation.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Ulnar Neuropathy: Need to discuss with your doctor, have additional testing done to assess whether there is weakness of the ulnar innervated muscles; a need to determin... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
No: No there is no higher recommended dose of Ambien (zolpidem). Best to talk this over with your doctor to assess what is the best way for you to get a g... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Not a good idea: Combining a stimulant and a sedative so close together is dangerous and should only be done under the direction of a competent treating physician.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Demyelinating Dx: Demyelinating disease causes weakness and sensory loss. Myelin insulates the nerves of the central and peripheral nervous system. Illnesses that caus... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Amphetamine: Your child is exposed to the amphetamine. The medication is category C. Animal studies demonstrate adverse effects, but there have been no human stu... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Complicated Migraine: What you are describing are migraines that are associated with focal weakness ..... Complicated migraines. You need therapy, would discuss with your n... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Klonopin/Marijuana: Empirically there is no problem taking Klonopin (clonazepam) and marijuana together. Medical marijuana is legal in certain states of the us. I practi... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Advise see ...: I advised that you see a specialist, one that is known for dealing with seizures. I am not certain as to what type of cyst you have, so i cannot reall... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Pinched nerve or ...: Based on your description of your symptoms, either a pinched nerve or a muscle spasm. Best to check with your doctor.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Depends: This is a question that cannot be answered virtually. Need to examine and view the films for definitive answer.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Muscle spasm: likely you have muscle spasm of the paravertebral muscles causing tingling in the region of the greater occipital nerve. If it is not continuous, it ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Cannot treat: Cannot treat neuropathy without knowing the cause, can manage the symptoms otherwise.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Don't understand: I really don't understand what you're asking. If you're referring to an imaging study such as a CT, then what you are seeing is essentially an illusio... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Possibly: Cannot really answer your question as laws vary from state to state. In New Jersey, where I practice, you would not be. Best to check with your doctor... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Divalproex: is used in the treatment of seizures and mood stabilization in bipolar disorders.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Possibly: If symptoms progress or don't get better within a week, then would seek medical evaluation.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Possibly: Possibly, but more likely related to your chronic migraine and cluster headaches. I doubt that anxiety can cause generalized tingling except with hyp... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Worsening headache: If you have escalating, worsening headache for more than 10 days, then you need to evaluated by a doctor to find the reason for your headache.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Nerve Inflammation: The symptoms you describe are due to irritation of a nerve that can be due to compression or other peripheral nerve injury. Best to have this checked... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Normally: This is normally seen either during or just after a stress test as your blood pressure increases to a maximum level dependent on your cardiologist. T... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Yes: Most likely is related, but anisocoria up to 1mm is physiological. No need to worry, ut if you are concerned, i would check with your doctor.
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A female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Likely Not: But since you have daily headaches, you need to seek attention from your primary doctor or headache/neurology doctor to better manage your headaches.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Discuss with your MD: Clinical symptoms indicate possible development of hypertension and diabetes.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Difficultly : If you have a significant spinal injury, usually symptoms are weakness, and sensory loss below the level of injury as well as bowel/bladder problems.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Yes: Severe anxiety can cause an exaggerated physiological tremor that can resemble twitching.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Need to discuss with: your physician and follow the doctor's recommendations. If you are not satisfied, seek another opinion from a primary doctor or an orthopedist.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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No: At your age, your end plates in the long bones have sealed and cannot grow in height anymore.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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All amphetamine: All amphetamine stimulants will reduce libido to an extent that is dependent on age and dose.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Migraine with aura: This is a classical description of migraine with aura. The stiff neck is likely secondary to the migraine. Best to check with your doctor or referra... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Muscle spasm: This is most likely arising from muscle spasm in your beck causing the unusual sensation in your scalp
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Multiple Ways: Deceases can affect the nervous system in many ways the central nervous system interrupting the circulation what supplies do you want; they can trigge... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Epileptogenic d/c: epileptogenic discharges recorded on EEG indicate a potential seizure promoting focus. In your question, there appear to be foci present in both tempo... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Tremor : Fatigue and tiredness exacerbate your physiological tremor. The reason why now, is difficult to speculate. Certain individuals have a familial tenden... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Neurology 35 years experience
Etiology of dizzines: the cause of dizziness is protean, that is there are many causes. Can be related to sinus disease, allergies, inner ear disturbance and hypo perfusion... Read More
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata
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Dr. Husar is an expert neurologist, who understands medicine, and neurology and contributes insightful, pertinent answers to complex questions. He is always providing clear, concise well-rounded info...Read More
Mar 23, 2014
Dr Husar has a vast array of medical knowledge - not just in Neurology but across the board. He is providing an outstanding service to the public via Healthtap. I endorse Dr. Husar !
Mar 30, 2014
I fully recommend Dr. Husar to anyone needing his help as he seems to care deeply about his field of Neurology. Great Physician and Colleague and asset to the community at HealthTap!
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I have suffered from agoraphobia and panic at tacks for 14 years, for the last 13 years I was only treated by given a high dose of xanax.
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Thx. I do have bilateral tarlov cysts in sacrum, lumbar and thoracic spine. Could they cause it? As long as it doesn't sound like ALS. Laura
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Truly appreciate your response!feel less worried now.Thanks so much!i will be canceling my remaining PT appts. now that I'm aware of risks.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1988MD
Residency
UMDNJ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
American Academy of Neurology
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