Thigh on Fire: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy
Summary: When the outer side of a thigh becomes numb and there are burning, stinging or other painful sensations in the same area, the problem is usually due to a…
Radial Neuropathy: The Wrist-Drop of Saturday Night Palsy
Summary: The magic and menace of Saturday night are invoked to account for a variety of phenomena, but one of the less appreciated examples is how a night of debauchery…
Ulnar Neuropathy: Sane Treatment of a Crazy Bone
Summary: The "funny bone" can be decidedly unfunny when the ulnar nerve is pinched or injured at the elbow.
Guillain Barre Syndrome: When Legs (and more) Turn to Rubber
Summary: What do you call it when first your feet become weak, and then your legs, and then your arms, and then even your ability to breathe? You might call…
Peroneal Neuropathy: Waiting for the Other Foot to Drop
Summary: A droopy ankle, with or without significant numbness, can indicate that the peroneal nerve is in trouble.