Frank Diaz

The most common type of nerve damage in the knee area is what is called a peroneal neuropathy. It causes numbness and/or tingling in the lateral aspect of the calf and top of foot, can also result in weakness lifting (dorsiflexion) of the foot.

If there is concern for nerve damage, there are studies to evaluate for such, named "Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG).

Not necessarily but it depends on the cause of the nerve damage. Patients with vestibular neuritis (inflammation of the vestibular nerve) tend to recover although not always completely. There are exercises that can be done to improve recovery/teach the vestibular system to compensate. These are called "vestibular rehab". An ENT (ear, nose and throat) physician should be able to teach those exercises and/or refer you for vestibular rehab, if necessary.

It could be a side effect but I would recommend letting your physician know to make sure there are no other potential causes, especially if the numbness and tingling is only occurring on one side.

That schedule itself should not cause vertigo (room spinning sensation). However, certain positions while sleeping can serve as trigger in some patients. If having recurrent vertigo, recommend seeing an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist.

It depends on the cause of the damage. If the damage to a nerve root is due to a structural issue, then yes, there are options like steroid injections, surgery, etc.

It depends on the cause and extent of the damage. But in general, if the nerve is not completely severed, peripheral nerves grow at a pace of 1 inch per month.

The test is called Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography. The nerve conduction studies consist of small electric pulses. The physician then measures nerve properties like conduction velocity, amplitude, etc. The second part of the test, the electromyography (EMG) part, is performed with an acupuncture like needle to evaluate for evidence of denervation (nerve damage) or muscle damage. These are routine procedures done in the office. These are performed by neurologists or physiatrists.

If there is suspicion for nerve damage, I would recommend letting your primary care physician know so that he can refer you to a neurologist for further evaluation.

Thank you for the question.

Myasthenia in itself would not cause the elevated WBCs. However, some treatments, like steroids can cause the elevated WBCs. If you are on steroids as part of your myasthenia treatment, that could be it, but I would have your PCP evaluate the elevated WBC as a separate issue.

Thank you.