Talk:Hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy

Bold textdo anyone know of any new cases of this Neuralgic Amyotrotrophy?

Personally, as the author of the article, I have the personal account of myself and my father. Being such a rare disorder, my father, a biochemist, is one of the leading experts on the disorder. The information I have posted is most likely the most abundant in the world. However, to prevent using anecdotal information, I have excluded any personal accounts from the article. In the future I may be inclined to add more information. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Takaian (talk • contribs) 22:45, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

HNA
have personal experience with hna. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Spiritwingz (talk • contribs) 00:04, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

NA/HNA

Generally, you are correct in what you say, but your discussion is too limiting. NA/HNA can impact any of the plexus sites in the body, not just the brachial plexus. But, it does seem like the most common site to show first symptoms is the brachial plexus. There, it can impact the hand- involving loss of dexterity and grip strength specifically to the thumb and index fingers. It can also impact the shoulder causing winging scapula, most commonly the right side, but not limited to that. In some cases, it can impact the legs or lower abdomen. I have had two major attacks in the brachial plexus region, but I also have symptoms suggesting involvement of other plexus sites. After the pain, you are left with lingering weakness for a number of years, at least. If you have recurrence in a previously impacted area, it can lead to more severe loss in that area. Weakness can be so great that fatigue of muscle in attempted use causes hands and arms (or legs) to shake as you try to use them for simple tasks. ```` —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rbwalton (talk • contribs) 16:47, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

HNA
have personal experience with hna. Spiritwingz (talk) 00:06, 2 June 2009 (UTC) ————————————————————

HNA
Several in my family including myself also have had personal experience with this rare disease. Personally I have had 5 major excerbations 3 effecting brachail plexis including arm, hand, and fingers. 2 affecting lumbar plexis and femeral nerves and 1 affecting all mentioned including the phrenic nerve, laryngeal, abdomen, legs and feet. It appears my excerbatons have worsen with each instance. My last bout began in 2006 progression stopped following 3 infusions of IVIG. Lyrica and Cymbalta help with pain in the beginning. I still have have a lot pain, numbness, muscle weakness thoughout my limbs. Activity makes pain worse. Excersise and massage does not help. Warm whirlpool baths along with working with pain management clinic.Dkwinge (talk) 01:22, 14 November 2012 (UTC)dkwinge Sources are 59 yrs experience