To find out (diagnose) what affects you, a comprehensive neurological exam and history is required. Often, imaging with MRI or CT is also needed. Sometimes, EMG (electromyography) with NCV (nerve conduction velocity) is also obtained. A spinal tap may also be needed to discover any abnormalities in your spinal fluid. Some nerve conditions require medication to treat. For instance, diabetes is a common cause of neuropathy (i.e., disease of nerve). Others are difficult to treat with current medical means (some degenerative neuromuscular diseases, like ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease). Some can be treated with neurosurgery. The most common nerve conditions that can be treated by neurosurgery are:
At Ohio State's Medical Center and The James, a multidisciplinary team of physicians will work with you on your nerve problems.
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