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New Research shows certain medications found to delay recovery from brain injury and concussion

New research shows that Anti-cholinergic drugs have been associated with increased hospital and rehabilitation stays in patients who were on these medications prior to brain injury.

  • Alprazolam (Xanax)
  • Amantadine (Symmetrel)
  • Baclofen
  • Carisoprodol (Soma)
  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
  • Cimetidine (Tagamet)
  • Clorazepate (Tranxene)
  • Codeine

(link to full article from MNT here)

One of the main things that injured brains need is proper fueling. If they are not getting proper fueling your brain can undergo “cortical spreading depression” where cells fire uncontrollably then they fatigue and shut down for a period of time. This is essentially what happens with Migraine with Aura, and to an extent seizures.

In our office, we recommend a ketogenic diet for at least the first 4 weeks to all of our patients who have recently sustained a concussion or TBI.  In addition to the diet it is also crucial that you be evaluated with Videonystagmography (VNG), Saccadometry, and Computerized dynamic posturography in addition to a comprehensive neurological and orthopedic examination. This allows us to see which areas are effected and dysfunctional and guides us in your rehab. We perform all of these and functional medicine evaluations of your blood work and physiology in our office.

If you or someone you know has had a concussion, or is currently on these medications and wants to be educated and evaluated after a hit to the head, a car accident, or a sports injury, call 480-756-2600 to schedule your appointment

 

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Janine Crifasi, DC, CCST

Dr. Janine Crifasi, our newest team member at AZ Chiropractic Neurology, is originally from New York – which explains the accent. She attended Life Chiropractic College West and was the Centennial class’s Most Outstanding Graduate. She practiced in the Bay Area until moving closer to family to raise her son who is attending college.

Dr. Janine is committed to learning and educating people to change their awareness about their bodies’ potential and empowering them with unique methods of retraining their brains to maximize their quality of life through neuroplasticity. Her passion to help others puts her patients at ease and makes her a highly sought-after community speaker. Prior to coming to Chandler, she owned a center specializing in kids with learning disabilities and served as the northeast clinical director of a functional neurology practice, overseeing several functional neurology clinics. 

She has completed her post-doctoral clinical neuroscience studies in Functional Neurology through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies and has successfully completed the clinical exam and is now board eligible for the written portion. She is a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic for over 26 years. She has received additional extensive training in Spinal Trauma, and the Activator Method, and has a certification in Postural Neurology. 

In an effort to better serve her patients, Dr. Crifasi completed postdoctoral specialty training in blood chemistry, thyroid chemistry, brain chemistry, neuro-immune, and neuro-endocrine functional medicine. This knowledge of the brain-gut axis, and the mechanisms that impact our health, allow her to provide patients with easily implemented modifications enhancing improved lifestyle and nutraceutical recommendations as needed.