Hi everyone-

Sorry to be so ignorant, but what exactly is dorsal root ganglionitis? I suffer from SFN and I know the neurologist has talked about ganglionitis before but I just can't remember and was hoping someone could explain it to me. Thanks very much.

-David

Hi, David -

Not putting you off my any means, but simply suggesting that you search
"dorsal root ganglia spinal cord" for a really good explanation (and pictures) of the dorsal root ganglia. They are what is connected to your type of neuropathy.

Other posters on this Board will probably write up an explanation for you here.

Sheltiemom

David, I answered your ganglion question on your other thread.;)

The Wiki page MrsD linked on your other thread sums up nicely info about this bundle of nerves along the spine. There are different ganglia based upon location. There is also an autonomic ganglia. Not all SFN is caused by ganglionitis. I'm curious how your doctor came to your diagnosis of ganglionitis, and which ganglia he thinks is involved?

Here is a chart showing autonomic ganglia:

This page shows both, and their location differences:

http://alexandria.healthlibrary.ca/d...s%20System.xml

This link is more complete to cover the autonomic anatomy too.

Excellent diagram and detailed description!!