Neurologic problems are very common including the following in the United States:

Neurologic problems are very common including the following in the United States:

40 million people have migraines every year; up to 70% of people have neck pain and up to 90% have significant low back during their lifetimes; 3% have carpal tunnel syndrome; 10% of adults have restless legs syndrome; the risk of a seizure is 10% by age 80; 350,000 people have multiple sclerosis, 1 million have Parkinson’s, and 5 million have Alzheimer’s. We all have either experienced or know someone who has experienced neurologic problems. 

Neurologic problems

Migraines (40 million people annually)

Neck pain (up to 70% prevalence)

Low back pain (up to 90% prevalence)

Carpal tunnel syndrome (3% prevalence)

Restless legs syndrome (10% of adults)

Seizures (10% risk by age 80)

Multiple sclerosis (350,000 affected)

Parkinson's (1 million affected)

Alzheimer's (5 million affected)

General neurology

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Randolph W. Evans, M.D.

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