Exercise, diet, mobility, and other life issues that have nothing to do with medications or finding competent medical care
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetes is the most prevalent known cause of peripheral neuropathy High blood sugar in people with diabetes can cause damage to the peripheral nerves This can cause a range of potential symptoms, depending on the specific groups of nerves that are affected Nerve damage due to diabetes can be prevented or […]
Resource Flashcards: Table of Contents If you’re new here, welcome! To find out more about any of the following PN-related topics, just click on anything you would like to know more about. From the headings to the bullet points, each click will take you to a different resource page where you can learn more about
Here are the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. We have compiled resources on these particular causes, but if you don’t see yours below, feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will add information about it as soon as we can. – The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network
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Here are some resources we’ve compiled from our members, we hope you can learn something from them. Keep in mind that this is mostly anecdotal information on what has and has not worked for our members. You should always defer to your doctors for medical advice. – The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network Shoes Find the
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By David Clarke MD and Howard Schubiner MD\ IntroductionThis questionnaire is designed to improve understanding of your pain or other symptoms. The more questions to which you answer ‘Yes’ (the maximum is 37) the more likely it is that a mind-body condition (a Psychophysiologic Disorder or PPD) is contributing significantly to your symptom(s). Of course,
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Research suggests that exercise slows the progression of PN. But only if it is REGULAR exercise. We are far more likely to work out regularly if we enjoy it. Exercise can be hard to do. Where might joy be found? A story about a mis-interpreted cancer study suggests one location. My wife and I like
Integrating Home Exercise in PN Treatment integrating-home-exercise Posted by Mike Foxworth on October 29, 2018 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 in PN is rarely
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