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Richard C Senelick, MD

Joined: 02/07/2011
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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: Loss of Feeling and Sensory
Excellent advice- Thank you. This is what the Community work.
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: MRI results
It sounds like you really need to get more information from your doctor. It...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: Reoccurring Stroke possabilty
So far, the advice in the replies is right on the "money." I know it is a...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: Tasye buds
This is a common question and not unusual after a brain injury or 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:Tasye buds This is a common question and not unusual after a brain injury or stroke....
Reply: Occipital Stroke - Blindness- St. Louis
There are a number of web sites and support groups dedicated to helping...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:Occipital Stroke - Blindness- St. Louis There are a number of web sites and support groups dedicated to helping...
Reply: Stroke symptom
Not true at all. You can relax. However, it is not unusual to have...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: 2 months post stroke
You bet there is. How can we help?
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:2 months post stroke You bet there is. How can we help?
Reply: Quick Question
It was a good thingh they kept your father in the hospital and I hope 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:Quick Question It was a good thingh they kept your father in the hospital and I hope that...
Reply: Stroke & Flying
First, you need to check with your doctor since there are may several...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: Worried after TIA
I am afrraid that I am not in a position to give you the definite answers...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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