Useful Links for Patients

Carpal Tunnel Information
Numb and Painful Hand Center article on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wikipedia article on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
NIH Fact Sheet about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Here is a link to About.com explanation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Photos from AdamImages.com
Video animation of Carpal Tunnel and surgical release

Ulnar Neuropathy
GeneralUlnar neuropathy information
Wikipedia article about Ulnar Nerve
Somewhat dense but useful discussion of Ulnar Neuropathy 

Peripheral Neuropathy
NIH Factsheet about Peripheral Neuropathy
Foundation for Peripheral Neurop0athy site.
Peripheral Neuropathies discussion in Merck Manual

Numbness Information
Numb and Painful Hand Center - Site to help you find possible causes 
General information of multiple things that can cause numbness and tingling at MedlinePlus

Herniated discs/ Radiculopathies
Nerve Root Disorders (Radiculopathies) explained by Merck Manual
General information about herniated (slipped) discs

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Wikipedia Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome discussion

Stroke
Useful patient friendly website with links for Stroke information at acls.net 
NIH Stroke Information Page
Multiple patient information sheets about stroke prevention and living with stroke related issues.
American Stroke Association patient website

Motor Neuron Disease/ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig Disease
Merck Manual Discussion on Motor Neuron Disease
ALS Association-- Patient Organization

Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinson Foundation
American Parkinson Disease Association

Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Alzheimer's Association- information for patients and families
Wikipedia Alzheimer's Disease article
Lewy Body Disease association
General Dementia article with an idea of how many different disorders can be associated with dementia

Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society information for patients

Functional and Psychogenic Disorders
Neurosymptoms.org - A fantastic patient and physician reference for patients with "Functional disorders", "Dissociative disorders", "Conversion Disorders", "Psychogenic Disorders", "Anxiety related disorders" representing as variable including but not limited to  tremors, movement disorders, dystonias,  gait disorders,  

Nonepileptic Seizure Disorder / Pseudoseizures 
Nonepilepticattacks.info  A useful site for patients to help patients and families understand and explain to others what non-epileptic attacks are, factors that can trigger, and treatment options.

Why is board certification important in selecting a physician?
American Board of Medical Specialist "How to Choose a Physician"
See if a neurologist is board certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Disclaimer:  Please note that these website links are provided to assist you with finding information. We are unable to keep up with each and every website URL which may change from time to time, and we are unable verify all the information provided in each website, so everyone is recommended to see their own physicians for determination of the the best care for their particular circumstance.  

Useful Links for Physicians and Nurses

Stroke Stuff
Stroke guidelines and consensus statements from the Internet Stroke Center
Programs on for stroke to meet CME Requirements through National Stroke Association

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Stuff
General BPPV and the most common etiology (75-80%)- Posterior canal BPPV exercises- Modified Epley maneuvers.
Less common Horizontal canal BPPV variant (10-15%) and "log roll" exercise
Least common variant (5-10%)- Anterior canal BPPV

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