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Nerve Diseases

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Hand pain & Numb Fingers

July 23, 2008

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common “pinched nerve” condition that neurologists see. It is a form of compression neuropathy The typical patient comes in with complaints of hand or arm pain associated with one or more numb fingers. There is usually sparing of the little finger. This painful numbness will frequently wake affected patients [...]

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Myasthenia Gravis – A Rare Muscle Weakness Disorder

November 5, 2007

Myasthenia gravis is a rare disorder of muscle weakness, affecting approximately 70,000 individuals in the United States. Many confuse this with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disorder affecting the insulation (myelin) on nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. In contrast myasthenia gravis is a muscle disease where transmission of [...]

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Shingles Vaccine & Postherpetic Neuralgia

August 30, 2007

Shingles is a condition characterized by a painful, blistering skin rash. This rash can affect any part of the body. The medical name for shingles is Herpes Zoster. It is the caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. People who have had chicken pox are potentially at risk for developing shingles later in [...]

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: The Most Excruciating Pain

November 9, 2006

Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic delaroux) is a disorder characterized by a severe, electrical shooting pain in the face. The trigger area on the face is typical around the nose or upper lip. Affected individuals experience a brief but intense electrical or burning pain on the affected side of their face. Trigeminal neuralgia typical [...]

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