Our views about the world of PN
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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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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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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Add your voice to research funding request The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is currently working with their lobbyist in Washington to advocate for PN to remain an eligible condition for medical research grant funding through the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. You can help this effort by writing your senators. But we must
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