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Combatting Neuropathy Pain The human brain is a marvelous organ, but sometimes, it doesn’t act in our best interest. Take neuropathy, for instance. The pain response is built to give us warning about dangerous or harmful elements in our world. But there are several ways that it gives off false signals that deliver inaccurate information […]
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Shedding new light on Idiopathic Neuropathy The term “idiopathic”, in medical terms, literally means “We haven’t a clue”. With over 200 causes of Peripheral Neuropathy, that term is used for neurologists a lot when the diasgosis isn’t clear cut. This webinar addresses this issue. Dr. Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, FAAN gave this presentation on May
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Beginner’s Guide to Managing Your PN This article was written by Claude 4.6 and edited by Judson Vaughn. If you’re living with peripheral neuropathy, you already know the basics: numbness, tingling, burning, or stabbing pain in your hands and feet that can range from annoying to life-altering. What you may not know is how much
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Ways to calm small fiber neuropathy The Washington Beacon is a D.C. area publication aimed at older residents. A recent article offered some natural methods to ease the pain of small fiber neuropathy. Click the “Continue Reading” link below to access the article.
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Dr. Gregory Maassen on second cross-country bike tour to raise PN awareness. Dr. Gregory Maassen will be biking from West Palm Beach in Florida to Los Angeles, California, in 2026, in support of the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins.
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Brain & Life Magazine is a great source of good information for PN sufferers, but it’s much more than that The June/July issue is out and features several articles that you may find useful. There’s an article on finding and paying for in-home health care. How to safely manage multiple medications. Mining the spiritual side
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The May issue of the Western Neuropathy Association’s newsletter (Neuropathy Hope) is now available. If you are a member, a printed version will be sent to you shortly. Otherwise, it is available free in PDF on their website. Get your copy at https://www.pnhelp.org/sites/pnhelp/files/Newsletter/WNA-ENews-05-25.pdf. Back issues are at https://pnhelp-prod-d10.oneeach.dev/neuropathy-hope. .
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Integrating Home Exercise in PN Treatment integrating-home-exercise Posted by Mike Foxworth on October 29, 2018. REPOSTED May 14, 2024. Customizing effective exercise for your HOME environment is not well integrated into normal PN treatment. Because PN saps strength, Physical Therapy (PT) prescriptions for strengthening and balance exercise are common, even if the central role of exercise
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When to age-in-place: a checklist Many of us are coming up on a monumental decision: whether to remain where we are or choose a new option in a specialized retirement community. Even if you aren’t facing this decision in the near future, its one you will eventually have to make. PNSN Vice-president (and former Realtor Bill Porter)
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Aging-In-Place Checklist Here’s a comprehensive checklist of things to consider when aging in place: I. Home Modifications 1. Safety features: – Install handrails in hallways and stairs – Secure rugs and carpets to prevent slipping – Improve lighting, especially in areas with stairs 2. Accessibility: – Widen
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