Hands or Feet Asleep? What to Do About Peripheral Neuropathy

Hands or Feet Asleep? What to Do About Peripheral Neuropathy

We’ve all been there. You awaken in the morning and one of your hands is completely numb. It feels dead,…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Not Responding to Initial Treatments May Require Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Not Responding to Initial Treatments May Require Surgery

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped,…

Taming the pain of sciatica

Taming the pain of sciatica

For most people, time heals and less is more Despite being a less common cause of low back pain, sciatica…

Five things you need to know about multiple sclerosis

Five things you need to know about multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can happen to just about anyone. The central nervous system disorder affects your brain and spinal cord.…

Ask the Harvard Experts: Trapped nerves can happen in many sites

Ask the Harvard Experts: Trapped nerves can happen in many sites

By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: What is a trapped nerve? How does it happen? A: The term “trapped nerve” refers…