Many people suffer from nerve disorders that cause pain or severe
weakness. These include muscular dystrophy, shingles, trigeminal
neuralgia, diabetes and other conditions. In this interview, you'll
learn about diagnosing and treating these problems.
Part One:
Nerve pain
Muscular dystrophy
Treatments for muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
EMG testing (Electromyography)
Part Two:
Nerves "falling asleep"
Trigeminal neuralgia
Gamma knife treatment
Diabetic neuropathy
Shingles
Guest:
Dr. Neil Porter, a neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical
Center who specializes in neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Porter is also an
assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of
Medicine
Links:
Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRd801GPmbU
Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_yKdaiaWb0
The University of Maryland Neuromuscular Program
http://www.umm.edu/neuromuscular/index.htm
Dr. Neil ...
