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Southeast Lab Services, previously located at 62 Doctors’ Park, is now open at 60 Doctors’ Park, upper level. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8am – 4:30 pm.

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Southeast Hospital

1701 Lacey Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573.334.4822

Southeast Neurology

1723 Broadway
Suite 205
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
573.331.7840

A neurologist to diagnose your stiff muscles. A headache specialist to treat your migraine pain. A neurosurgeon to ease your back pain.

No matter what kind of neurological care you need, SoutheastHEALTH has it all right here.

You can feel confident when seeking neurology care at SoutheastHEALTH. Our expert team includes board certified neurologists, world class surgeons, specialized ARPNs and nurses with many years of neurology experience.

What Our Neurosciences Center Team Can Offer You

We are experts in neurology, a branch of medicine that deals with the brain and nervous system. That means we can help with most neurological issues, including highly complex ones.

How much do you know about this movement disorder?

Reviewed 12/6/2022

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Parkinson's disease: True or false?

No one knows the exact cause of Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder that worsens over time. There is no cure, but medication and surgery can help manage its symptoms. About 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's each year. How much do you know about this disease?

True or false: A special diet can treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

False. Diet alone won't treat it. But eating certain foods can ease symptoms. For example, drinking plenty of fluids daily can help you avoid constipation. So can eating fiber-rich foods like brown rice, whole grains, fruit and beans.

True or false: Exercise can lead to falls, so people with Parkinson's should avoid physical activity.

False. Physical activity can help you maintain and improve balance, flexibility and mobility. Exercise also might improve emotional well-being. Of course, you want to stay safe. So talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.

True or false: The symptoms of Parkinson's are the same for everyone with the disease.

False. While tremors, slow movement, stiffness and impaired balance are the primary symptoms, not everyone with Parkinson's has all four—or experiences them in the same way. And other non-motor symptoms often accompany the disease. Work closely with your doctor to manage your particular symptoms—and make sure loved ones and caregivers understand the treatment plan too.

True or false: One effect of Parkinson's, called freezing, happens when you want to walk forward but your body doesn't move right away.

True. Freezing often occurs when you want to walk through a doorway or are trying to turn around. Some tips for getting out of a freezing episode include marching in place, counting out loud or trying to move in a different direction.

True or false: A decreased sense of smell can be an early sign of Parkinson's.

True. It's called hyposmia, and it can occur years before any of the motor signs associated with the disease. Most people with hyposmia won't go on to develop Parkinson's, but many people with Parkinson's will have hyposmia.

You can learn more about Parkinson's in the Parkinson's Disease health topic center.

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Sources: Michael J. Fox Foundation; National Institutes of Health

Some of the conditions we treat include multiple sclerosis, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), migraine headaches, neuropathy, seizures, stroke, and Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Our services include:

  • Neurology consultations. At Southeast Neurology, we see patients on an outpatient basis in our neurology clinic in Cape Girardeau.
  • Diagnostic tests and procedures. Our specialized tests include EEG (electroencephalography), EMG (electromyography) and more. Most tests are provided at the hospital.
  • Treatments. Our treatments run the gamut from medications to Botox injections for migraines to brain and spine surgeries. Our surgical outcomes are excellent. We have the latest technology, including surgical robotics.
  • Rehabilitation. Our physical, occupational and speech therapy team helps people live more independently with stroke, brain injuries and disorders like muscular dystrophy.
  • Emergency stroke care. As a primary stroke center, SoutheastHEALTH is capable of quickly treating strokes. Fast treatment may prevent permanent disability.

Skilled Neurology Experts Who Care

We are devoted to delivering the highest quality care. And we do that with compassion. Our patients tell us they appreciate how we make them feel as well as our quality outcomes.

Make an Appointment with a SoutheastHEALTH Neurologist

You will need a referral from your provider to see one of our neurologists. To learn more or make an appointment, please call 573.331.7840.