Treatment Options For Lhermitte's Sign
Lhermitte's sign is a sudden unpleasant sensation that radiates from the top of the neck and down the spine. It is considered to be a neuropathic pain flare up triggered by certain movements of the head and neck. Individuals who have experienced Lhermitte's sign often describe it as an electric shock or a strong vibration. Lhermitte's sign has a strong association with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis because the sensation is caused by nerve cells with no myelin on them. Multiple sclerosis is a disease where the immune system attacks nerve cells and destroys the myelin sheath protecting them. Other causes of Lhermitte's sign include vitamin B12 deficiency, spinal cord compression, transverse myelitis, lupus, disc herniation, and Bechet's disease. Learn about the options available for treating Lhermitte's sign now.