Exercise, diet, mobility, and other life issues that have nothing to do with medications or finding competent medical care
Traveling With Hearing Loss Many of us with PN also suffer from hearing loss, which can make traveling more difficult. In this post-pandemic period, many are returning to air travel. Read this informative article from The Hearing Loss Association of America that asks “How can we stay safe, remain informed and minimize issues while traveling? “. https://www.hearingloss.org/flying-with-hearing-loss-can-be-challenging/ […]
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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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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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Rickey Peoples: Dig deeper My name is Ricky Peoples and I was diagnosed with neuropathy less than a year ago. My doctor didn’t provide a lot of information about the disease and I was pretty much left on my own. I started doing internet research. I’ve learned a lot and recommend to everyone that they
WNA Newsletter features great resources Current Western Neuropathy Association E-Newsletter: B1 supplement update, Green Light Therapy, Keeping a Daily Log
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