No laughing matter – Myeloneuropathy due to heavy chronic nitrous oxide abuse

We report a 37-year-old female who presented with ataxia, loss of lower extremity proprioception, demyelination of her cervical dorsal spinal columns, and other laboratory and physical exam findings consistent with nitrous oxide abuse. The patient reported daily use in excess of 500 nitrous oxide cartridges, also known as “whippits”.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research