A 29-year-old woman said she became partially paralyzed after using the popular party drug nitrous oxide. Now, after relearning how to walk and suffering nerve damage, she wants to warn others ...

A 29-year-old woman said she became partially paralyzed after using a popular party drug. Now, after relearning how to walk, she wants to warn others against using it.

A 29-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of sore throat and peritonsillar swelling and bleeding. Symptoms did not abate with antimicrobial therapy. A diagnosis was made.