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Nervous System Disorders and Diseases

Ask questions and share information about nervous system disorders and diseases here. Talk about vascular disorders (stroke, transient ischemic attack or TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage and hematoma, and extradural hemorrhage), infections (meningitis, encephalitis, polio, and epidural abscess), functional disorders ( headache, epilepsy, dizziness, and neuralgia), structural disorders (Bell's palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre syndrome) and degeneration (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's chorea, and Alzheimer's disease).

morton's neuroma ligament release surgery

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I am considering this as an alternative to traditional neuroma surgery. how successful is this technique?

by User avatar krgruns

trigger finger

Is there any nutritional deficiency that could cause trigger finger? Any other causes that have been determined?

by User avatar lmercill

painful fingertips

I am a 32 y/o female who has recently noticed painful somewhat swollen finger tips. At first I thought it was because of biting my nails or cuticles....because I get nervous about exams and term papers but its been almost four days since I noticed this feeling on my fingers. I don't know what it...

by User avatar dmcc

Post Hip Replacement Muscle Pain

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Hi: I had a total hip replacement 8 weeks ago today. Everything has gone smoothly and healing has been speedy. Because I had more damage to the hip socket than originally expected, my surgeon used a slightly larger titanium socket and instructed 20% weight bearing for 6 weeks on crutches. At 6...

by User avatar eegvt82698

I just don't understand???

Hello Everyone, My Dad Has been having pains in his head, neck, and left arm for about 2 years now, First it started in his head, he said that is was like a frying sound. He has went to the doctor about it but they don't understand, they have done catscans but nothing has come up, does anyone know...

by User avatar Guest

Pain Allover..need help.

I have pain on both sides of my shoulder. My kidney hurt, the upper left abdomen hurt. The lower right abdomen hurt. Chest discomfort. Back sometimes would hurt on the top middle, or left/right side. Legs would go numb. Stomach would be numb. Head would be numb. Jaw would also go numb sometimes...

by User avatar HiPpl179270

ocipital neuralgia

I have experience with occipital neuralgia, for many years already. In my case, it is characterized by pain in the suboccipital region and in the back of the head. However, I wonder if that is normal that I have muscle tension headaches in the same distribution. Could you give me info about this...

by User avatar esker2648

bells palsy ear troubles

My daughter is suffering from bells palsy and I just do not know what to do. Doctor explained everything, that there is nothing to worry about, but I was just not convinced. Are complications possible? I have heard of bells palsy ear troubles, possibility that muscles will not be as before etc. Is...

by User avatar benni35818

Swelling in optic nerves

Hello, about a year ago I went for a routine eye exam and was told that I had swelling in my optic nerves. I was referred to a specialist who ordered a MRI and Spinal Tap however both came back normal . I have no vision issues and do not experience headaches. I recently found out the swelling had...

by User avatar Guest

Constant lighheadedness 24/7 off balance

Hello I was/am desperate for help for I have been feeling lightheaded/off balance symptoms that have been consistent since Sept of 2012 until now. They seem to have gotten worse these past couple weeks. I have fallen into a depression and I'm not getting answer from my primary physician or a few...

by User avatar Jaime_G1207