Most of us spend a lot of time trying to separate the scams from legitimately helpful PN treatments. It’s not easy. And the result can beat lot off time and money wasted. Kristy Townsend, Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy board member, recently gave a presentation on using “A Critical Eye For Vetting (Neuropathy) Medical Claims“. Townsend […]

Managing Neuropathy is a journey. We believe that part of that journey is learning all you can about the disease. The Resources Directory on this site covers a lot of ground in this respect. Mostly, we link to resources from others around the web, including the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, Johns Hopkins, NIH, etc. We’ve

Have you ever wondered whether you’ve found a miracle cure for your neuropathy, or if you’re just an unwitting victim of another snake oil salesman? How can you interpret the promising headlines in a magazine article versus the more tempered claims of the original research study? What evidence is enough evidence to ensure a new

Dr. David D. Clarke’s February 5th presentation about “The Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Pain”, is now posted for your viewing. It is a review of his work and findings regarding the connection between the mind and the body. And, for our audience, the possible connection between central (brain) pain and peripheral nerves that we usually associate with

Yesterday, we posted a video from Bob and Brad that showed us how to survive a fall. Once you find yourself on the floor, then what? Today, this video shows you how to safely get back up.

On the Calgary Neuropathy Association website, they are building a list of actions, substances, and practices that can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for those of us with PN. The list is a work in progress, but there are already some good tips at https://calgaryneuropathy.com/category/100-things/.

One of the consequences of loss of balance is that the risk of falling goes way up. Not only does falling threaten injury to wrists, knees, back, and head, but the chance of hitting your head on a hard surface, such as in a kitchen or bathroom, can have devastating consequences. Knowing how to reduce

The Pittsburgh area Peripheral Neuropathy group will meet Wednesday, February 16. The Bethesda/Chevy Chase group meets the next night, on February 17. Both are Zoom meetings. Check the calendar for details.