Exercise, diet, mobility, and other life issues that have nothing to do with medications or finding competent medical care
Cannabis Use: Helpful or Not? Our June 6, 2026 monthly meeting is focused on marijuana user and its effects of neuropathy. We thought a background collection of articles might be useful as reference material prior to (and after) the meeting. These articles cover a wide spectrum of information regarding the topic. Current status of marijuana […]
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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 Western Neuropathy Association is sponsoring a webinar entitled “Cannabinoids and Neuropathy” on June 26th at 4pm EST. If you have interest, you can find the information at | https://pnhelp.org) and click on the appropriate webinar to register.
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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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Myth vs. Fact about PN https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1700189569716303200?blm_aid=0 On May 8, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy hosted a webinar regarding legitimate information about PN. Above is the link to that webinar. You must register to view the video. There is so much information available about neuropathy — some fact, some fiction, lots of half truths. Board member
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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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Chuck Barnhart, PNSN speaker and member from Reading, PA, has recently tried acupuncture to good results. Here is his report. “I wanted to let you know for any benefit it may have for you that I underwent two recent acupuncture treatments for my PN. I had been contemplating it for a long time. “The first
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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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December Meeting Video Support Page Anne Wilson, MSN, MA Some Tools for Navigating the Holiday Season Last December (2023), Anne Wilson was our guest speaker. Wilson is a pyscholigist and theologian, in the Washington, D.C. area, specializing in counseling and pastoral care. The topic was staying positive during the holidays. The video is located here:
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