Neurology of Pregnancy

This critical, clearly written sourcebook provides expert guidelines for management of both common and uncommon neurological complications that arise during pregnancy. Includes sections on muscle cramps, restless leg syndrome, leprosy, herpes zoster, lympocytic hypophysitis, and herpes simplex encephalitis. Emphasizes material on eclampsia, with clarification of the author's arguments against the use of magnesium sulfate. Also presents information on neurologic complications of sexual intercourse, ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, epilepsy and much more.