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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: Recurring Stroke Symptoms
I must admit that I am not familiar with the concept of "irritation." How...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: was this a stroke?
This does sound more like a cardiac ( heart) event than a brain event. 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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Reply: Stroke
After someone has had a stroke it is common to try and relate anything 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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Right Brain Strokes Cause Different Problems
You may have read about people being more right or left brain dominant. Most...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:Right Brain Strokes Cause Different Problems You may have read about people being more right or left brain dominant. Most...
Reply: Oxygen rate after Stroke
I will have to pass on this one as it outside by are of expertise. You...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:Oxygen rate after Stroke I will have to pass on this one as it outside by are of expertise. You...
Reply: Having a Stroke in your 30's
I guess my first questions would be, are they certain that these are strokes...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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3 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Having a Stroke in your 30's I guess my first questions would be, are they certain that these are strokes...
Reply: Struggling with Stroke Recovery
I am sorry to hear that you are having so many problems after your stroke....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 | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Struggling with Stroke Recovery I am sorry to hear that you are having so many problems after your stroke....
Reply: undetected stroke
Your sister's situation is not unusual. Many people have what we call...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:undetected stroke Your sister's situation is not unusual. Many people have what we call...
Reply: Daddy's stroke
The most common cause of this problem is a drop in blood pressure when 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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2 Replies | Reply | Watch This DiscussionReport This| Share this:Daddy's stroke The most common cause of this problem is a drop in blood pressure when the...
Reply: My mom just had a stroke, seeking education on rec...
I suspect your mother's doctors are speaking in general terms and being...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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