Dr. Ilene Ruhoy

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy
female

Neurology

Seattle, WA

Insurance accepted as payment

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I specialize in

Neurology

Neuromuscular Medicine

Integrative Medicine

I have been in practice

18 years

I am licensed to see patients from

Washington

I speak

English

I'm known for

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Headache

6th

Locally

Migraine

2nd

Locally

Neurology

Locally

Neuropathy

Locally

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Locally

Concussion

Locally

Pediatric neurology

15th

Nationally

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

9th

Locally

Neuromuscular disorders

Unranked

Sudden neurologic problem

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I would like to recommend Dr.Ruhoy very helpful in migraine advice in explaining an practices in the great American city Seattle a wonderful part of the US to visit too for us Brits!

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I am located at

Center for Healing Neurology

2900

NE Blakeley St

Seattle , WA 98105

Call 2063791213

Office hours

Mon 10:00am - 3:00pm

Tue 10:00am - 3:00pm

Thu 10:00am - 3:00pm

Accepted Insurance Plans

Regence Blue Shield of Washington

First Health Group Corporation

Aetna

Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company

Medicare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Premera Blue Cross

CIGNA Health Care

I was educated and trained at

Medical / Graduate School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA

Dr. Ilene Ruhoy female

I've won the following awards

Top Neurologist, Washington

Fall 2017

Top Neurologist, Washington

Spring 2017

Top Neurologist, Washington

Spring 2017

Top Neurologist , Washington

Spring 2016

Top Neurologist, Washington

Winter 2015

Thought Leader, Washington

Winter 2015

Most Influential, the Seattle Region

Spring 2017

Most Influential Doctor, Seattle Region

Spring 2016

Most Influential Doctor, Seattle Region

Winter 2015

Doctor Mom

HealthTap Honor

I've published

The genetics of Leigh syndrome and its implications for clinical practice and risk management.

The application of clinical genetics, 7, 221-34 (2014)

I S Ruhoy, R P Saneto

Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency heralded by cerebral sinus venous thrombosis and stroke.

Pediatric neurology, 50, 108-11 (2014)

I S Ruhoy, J L Merritt, C Amlie-Lefond

Lower-dose prescribing: minimizing "side effects" of pharmaceuticals on society and the environment.

The Science of the total environment, 443, 324-37 (2013)

C G Daughton, I S Ruhoy

Green pharmacy and pharmEcovigilance: prescribing and the planet.

Expert review of clinical pharmacology, 4, 211-32 (2011)

C G Daughton, I S Ruhoy

Environmental footprint of pharmaceuticals: the significance of factors beyond direct excretion to sewers.

Environmental toxicology and chemistry / SETAC, 28, 2495-521 (2009)

C G Daughton, I S Ruhoy

Disposal practices for unwanted residential medications in the United States.

Environment international, 35, 566-72 (2009)

S T Glassmeyer, E K Hinchey, S E Boehme, C G Daughton, I S Ruhoy, O Conerly, R L Daniels, L Lauer, M McCarthy, T G Nettesheim, K Sykes, V G Thompson

The afterlife of drugs and the role of pharmEcovigilance.

Drug safety, 31, 1069-82 (2008)

C G Daughton, I S Ruhoy

Beyond the medicine cabinet: an analysis of where and why medications accumulate.

Environment international, 34, 1157-69 (2008)

I S Ruhoy, C G Daughton

Types and quantities of leftover drugs entering the environment via disposal to sewage--revealed by coroner records.

The Science of the total environment, 388, 137-48 (2007)

I S Ruhoy, C G Daughton

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy agreed with
Dr. Heidi Fowler's answer:

What are signs of depression? In brief: Depression Sx’s

may include *sad/angry/irritable mood, *low energy level, *lack of motivation, * absence of joy, * feeling helpless or hopeless,* feeling guilty, * low self-esteem, problems with memory, concentration or decision making, crying spells, suicidal thoughts, isolation from others, problems with job performance.

Etc.

DEPRESSION YOUNG HEALTH DEALING WITH DEPRESSION LIVING WITH MAJOR DEPRESSION CLINICAL DEPRESSION

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

Can keppra cause heart issues? also- can ambiguous epilepsy (frontal lobe so didn't show up on eeg) be caused by pfo heart? or does successful treatment with keppra rule that out? In brief: No

Keppra does not usually cause heart concerns, frontal lobe lesions can still show on eeg but a normal eeg does not rule out epilepsy.

PFO does not cause epilepsy unless it contributes to a stroke. Keppra is an anti-epileptic so it treats seizures but doesn’t rule out cause of the seizures. ...See more

EEG EPILEPSY EPILEPTIC SEIZURES KEPPRA LEVETIRACETAM PATENT FORAMEN OVALE SEIZURE DISORDER

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

Hello. Is it normal to hear sounds in my head? Could this be due to over stress and anxiety? I hear a pulsating sound when I have migraines. In brief: Maybe

It is not normal to hear sounds but pulsatile migraines may be related to the sound you hear. However, you should see your neurologist for evaluation since pulsating noises can be associated with vascular pathology.

ANXIETY MIGRAINE STRESS

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

After brain surgery & 3+ yrs seizure free, hubby noticed nocturnal generalized seizures. mri only surgical changes & eeg not abnormal, causes/ treatment options/ was this happening all along & just being noticed b/c now sleep together? In brief: Possible

It could be because there is a partner to witness events as seizures often do occur during sleeping.

Also, there are many delayed effects of surgery and a post-surgical seizure disorder can occur up to 5 years out of surgery. EEGs are usually normal. Please consider treatment and discuss with your neurologist. ...See more

CONVULSION EEG MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING MRI SEIZURE DISORDER SEIZURES (UNCONTROLLABLE JERKING OF LIMBS) SLEEP SURGERY

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

Nerve damage in ball of foot, when i press in certain spot it sends electric shocks in toes. Mri normal. Tried injection. On lyrica not helping? In brief: Neuropathy

Neuropathy may not be seen on MRI.

Especially of small distal nerves. Symptoms may be consistent with tarsal tunnel compression. Recommend seeing physiatrist (PMR medicine) or podiatrist. ...See more

LYRICA MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING MRI NERVE NERVE DAMAGE NEUROPATHY NEUROPRAXIA SHOCK

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

Autonomic dysfunction and POTS.Why is it no amount of salt/water/Gatorade helps me??Only iv fluids.How can I avoid needing iv fluids.I drink so much. In brief: Different

Oral consumption of fluids and electrolytes have different mechanisms of increasing intravascular volume.

Intravenous administration is much more efficient and effective.

AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS SODIUM

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered:

I take 1200mg gagabpentin for Restless Leg. I'm worried about long term impact on memory. Are there any other medicinal options? In brief: Yes