Items related to evolving clinical advancements in PN innovations
The purpose of Footnotes is to alert our members to current news and information of potential interest to patients and their caregivers. It will be included in our monthly meeting invitation and posted on our website: pnsnetwork.org January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 […]
FPN’s IMAGiNe Study Research: FPN Funding Contributes $90,000 to IMAGiNe Study for anti-MAG Research. See article on the Foundation website for details. https://www.foundationforpn.org/?s=MAG
Canadian performer Celine Dionne has been diagnosed with so-called Stiff Person’s Syndrome. It is a curious name for a neurological disorder that affects her vocal cords and body movement. It can be triggered by loud noise (such as a stage orchestra). It has caused her to cancel her current concert schedule. More information is here:
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Dr. Brett McCray, Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, talked about the toxic effects of certain medications associated with Peripheral Neuropathy. Click the link below to see the web page he distributed. He spoke at the October meeting of the Bethesda/Chevy Chase PN group on October 20.
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Foot drop is a condition where the foot fails to respond with the proper lift when walking. It results in tripping on steps, rough surfaces — even flat floors! It is annoying and potentially very dangerous. This article focuses on what one local provider prescribes. The article is dated but still has good information.
Mike Foxworth, 9/30/2022, 10-minute read People with Peripheral Neuropathy, like people with any chronic health problem, have their antenna up to detect news or claims that something can help them. This makes them high-value targets for those ready to sell stuff. Supplements are a good example. “If you take supplements, take them seriously.” “These are
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Shared Experiences In the interest of sharing both information and hope, we have asked PNSN group members to write about their personal PN journeys. These are not meant to serve as a diagnosis or treatment plan. Please consult your medical team for answers to your questions and specific advice on managing your Peripheral Neuropathy. Please
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Neuropathy Newbie Guide Diagnosis: Neuropathy. Now what? The doctor says that you have neuropathy. It’s good to have a diagnosis, but what does that mean?
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by Mike Foxworth, 8/13/2022. 13-minute read In Brief Pain is a Tool of the Brain Pain is a tool of the brain designed by nature to protect us by interpreting signs (both external and internal) for possible danger and, if danger is detected, prompting us to do something to avoid that danger. This way of
