UC researchers can “see” pain in the brain University of California researchers have mapped areas of the brain that show pain. This is good news for those of us who deal with what is known as our “invisible” disease. “It is the first time researchers have decoded the brain activity underlying chronic pain in patients, […]
Shared experiences help us cope When we talk together, we found out valuable information that we might not get otherwise, even in a doctor visit. We want to share your experience with others. During meetings a lot fo information is conveyed. We are hoping to capture some of that and publish it on our Shared
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“I Feel Your Pain. “No, You Have No Idea.” One of the problems with a condition like Peripheral Neuropathy is that it often doesn’t produce any physical aspects. Nothing on the outside reveals that numbness or excruciating pain on the inside. Therefore, our friends and family can minimize the conditions, as in “It’s all in
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PN Is a Trial-and-Error Disease Neuropathy is a trial-and-error disease. First, neuropathy is a bundle of conditions that are confusing and somewhat interdependent (any physicians has to admit this). Second, treatments (medicines, diet, and lifestyle changes) that work for some don’t seem to work for all. Third, the stovepipe nature of our healthcare industry acts
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Flippin’ Pain, A Great Resource from the UK This month’s Flippin’ Pain newsletter covers arthritis and fibromyalgia, two related annoying(!) conditions that can accompany neuropathy. The newsletter also covers Flipping’ Pain’s seminar roadshow and other news. The newsletter is in PDF format. https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/04/Newsletter-Apr-2023.pdf
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WNA Newsletter features great resources Current Western Neuropathy Association E-Newsletter: B1 supplement update, Green Light Therapy, Keeping a Daily Log
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FPN promotes “Nobody Fights PN Alone” The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has initiated a new publicity campaign that focuses on the community aspects of PN. In addition to our medical team, we learn from each. There is value in sharing with others who are fighting the same battles that we are. The FPN’s website offers
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Harvard Health Publishing Steve Klitzman, who heads up the Bethesda/Chevy Chase PN Support Group, recommends the Harvard Health Publishing website. Several recent articles have covered leg pain, which may be caused by Peripheral Neuropathy. This link finds several related articles.
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Six Effective Exercises for Controlling Neuropathy Pain Click here to get moving
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