Bathroom Falls – Is Your Door Mounted Right? Your spouse hears something. He hears a moan. He rushes to the bathroom. He sees the light on and hears you calling. “I’m hurt. I think I’m bleeding.” “I can’t get up. I’m next to the door.” He wants to help. Will he be able to open […]
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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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FPN Webinar: The Importance of Your Personal Support Network Author Will Schwalbe will speak on “the role that friendship can play in our lives” and the importance of your personal support network in managing your Peripheral Neuropathy. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 12:00pm CST/1:00pm EST/10:00am PST. Register for the
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Seven Anti-Inflammatory Tonics That May Relieve Symptoms Inflammation is a known factor in aggravating the symptoms of PN. This article suggests several research-backed anti-inflammatory tonics that may provide help in managing your pain and discomfort. These can be tried without great expense or exotic ingredients; however, please read the entire article for cautionary statements.
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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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Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week is May 7-13 Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 7-13, 2023) is a promotional campaign to increase awareness of the disease, its causes, and its effects on more than 30 million Americans, their families, and caregivers. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network, and other groups around the country
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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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