Abstract

Subacute degeneration of the spinal cord (SACD) is an acute medical emergency that requires early detection and management to limit worsening neurological deficit. With the increase in the usage of recreational drugs including nitrous oxide whippets, the incidence of the condition is noted to be rising. Currently it is the second most commonly used recreational drug used in the United Kingdom amongst 18–24-year-olds. Here we present a young gentleman with weakness and numbness following chronic usage of nitrous oxygen whippets.

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