Myelinated neurons transmit electrical signals more quickly than the unmyelinated nerves in the body. Myelinated axons are present in sensory neurons and motor neurons, but not all sensory and motor ...

Gluten neuropathy refers to damage that can occur to peripheral nerves in people with gluten sensitivity. Peripheral nerves are the nerves that travel from the spine and the brain to the other areas ...

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation that damages your optic nerve. It can cause vision loss and pain when you move your eyes. As the inflammation goes away, your symptoms usually get better.

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is an intensely painful condition in which the trigeminal, or fifth cranial nerve, becomes irritated. TN can be an early symptom of multiple sclerosis. People who have ...

If you have seizures which can’t be controlled with epilepsy medicines, and you are not able to have epilepsy brain surgery, then vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy may be an option for you. The ...

Another e-TNS device, Relivion is a noninvasive headset that delivers pulses of electrical current to stimulate the occipital and trigeminal nerves. The headset has two sensors that sit on either ...