Sept. 1. Is menstruating without pain.
Sept. 30. Again menstruating without pain, and in normal quantity. Is to be discharged cured.
Case XVII. Spinal Irritation and Loss of Use of Right Leg—Five Years’ Illness—Operation—Cure.
M. B., æt. 30, single; admitted into the London Surgical Home Nov. 15, 1861.
History.—Five years ago first began to suffer pain in the right leg, which was ascribed to sciatica. Fourteen months since this pain became so bad that she could not walk, and she lost all use of her right leg, at the same time felt great weakness and pain in the back, preventing her sitting. For eight months has been confined to a “spinal couch.” Is a spare anæmic woman; dark hair and eyes; dilated pupils; very restless and nervous in her movements, and of a very irritable temper. Has suffered from peripheral irritation since an early age.
Nov. 26, 1861. Usual operation performed.
Dec. 27. She has gradually improved in health and temper since the operation, and is now quite able to walk about her room without help.
She was a long time before her nerve tone was thoroughly restored, but she ultimately got quite strong and continues well.
Case XVIII. Hysteria and Spinal Irritation Twelve Years—Fissure of Rectum, recent Duration—Operation—Cure.
R. C. R., æt. 35 years, single; admitted into the London Surgical Home April 15, 1861.