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Richard C Senelick, MD

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Richard C. Senelick M.D. is a physician specializing in both neurology and the subspecialty of neurorehabilitation. He did his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Illinois in Chicago and his residency in neurology at the University of Utah. He has lived in San Antonio, Texas for over 35 years where he has served as the Medical Director of HealthSouth RIOSA, The Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio, since its inception in 1988. He is also the Editor in Chief of Health South Press, the publishing arm of one the nation's largest rehabilitation hospital systems. He is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Dr. Senelick writes a blog on health care related issues and neurorehabilitation for the Huffington Post as well as a blog for his own website.

Dr. Senelick recently received the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Healthcare Heroes Awards ceremony.

He is a frequently sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. Amongst his many books and publications, he has authored Living With Stroke: A Guide for Families, Living With Brain Injury: A Guide for Families, The Spinal Cord Injury Handbook, and Beyond Please and Thank You: The Disability Awareness Handbook. Dr. Senelick has also produced a number of educational DVDs on both Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Reply: Dissection on carotid artery
I am sorry to hear about your son. First, there is no way to predict that...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Dissection on carotid artery I am sorry to hear about your son. First, there is no way to predict that...
Reply: muscle cramps in stroke victims
These may not be traditional cramps, particularly if they are only in your...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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5 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:muscle cramps in stroke victims These may not be traditional cramps, particularly if they are only in your...
Reply: Should we be concerned about TIAs?
I don't think these "spells" are TIAs but, your father definitely needs to...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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Reply: stroke and hiccup
Intractable hiccups are not common, but when they occur they can be very...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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2 Replies | ReplyReport This| Share this:stroke and hiccup Intractable hiccups are not common, but when they occur they can be very...
Reply: My dad had a massive stroke left side
I am sorry to hear about your father's stroke. It is important to...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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Reply: Best course of action- financially and medically.
I would agree that this not a medical question. Do you live in the United...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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Reply: Effects of a stroke
Unusual feelings can be very hard to diagnose. Have you received the...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Effects of a stroke Unusual feelings can be very hard to diagnose. Have you received the...
Reply: Confused and scared
I think the most difficult part at this point is that you do not have expert...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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6 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Confused and scared I think the most difficult part at this point is that you do not have expert...
Reply: Questions about stroke
I am sorry to hear about your grandma. It would help to know the location...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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4 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Questions about stroke I am sorry to hear about your grandma. It would help to know the location...
Reply: Stroke (TIA)
It is difficult to make a diagnosis over the Internet. However, one has...More
After your stroke you may be experiencing a new normal, but remember what George Eliot said- It is never too late to be what you might have been. You still can achieve new goals.
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1 Reply | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Stroke (TIA) It is difficult to make a diagnosis over the Internet. However, one has...
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