
Dr. Merle Teetzen MD
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
3130 Shore Drive Marinette Wisconsin, 54143About
Retired
Education and Training
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wi MD
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Merle Teetzen MD's Expert Contributions
Sleep problems and Alzheimer's
Sleep disturbances are common for people with cognitive impairment and they are challenging. Physical activity is important in general and may help with sleep. I would also try melatonin at bedtime. Soothing music may be helpful. When simple things fail, we come to discussions of prescription medications. No medication is completely without side effects or risks, so discussions need to inform family members of these. Family involvement is very important in these decisions. Trazadone is often my first choice when medications are needed. Medications have to be tried cautiously and changes made if adverse effects occur. READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Past Clinical Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota, 21 Years -
- Past Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy -
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Internships
- Rochester General Hospital; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Psychiatry)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology, American Society for Neurorehabilitaiton, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Listening to his Patients and Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Music from the 60's and 70's
Favorite professional publications
- Green Journal, Neurology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mamoun A Kloub MD, PHD3130 Shore Dr Marinette WI 54143
- Dr. Adam Mehmet Gulhan MD3130 SHORE DR STE 111 MARINETTE WI 54143
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