Items related to evolving clinical advancements in PN innovations
Here is a glossary of medical terms related to Peripheral Neuropathy. This is created and maintained by the Center for Peripheral Neuropathy at the University of Chicago. https://peripheralneuropathycenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/glossary/
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy offered a webinar on Small Fiber Neuropathy conducted by Amro Stino, MD on July 11th. Links to Dr. Stino’s slides, a transcript and follow-up Q&A can be found on the Foundation’s website: https://www.foundationforpn.org/webinar-small-fiber-neuropathy-with-amro-stino-md/.
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In conjunction with today’s Medical Marijuana theme, Phil Roach has created an extensive fact sheet on the use of marijuana for the relief of PN pain. Details are here.
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Cannibas Fact Sheet Member Phil roach has created a very good fact sheet on the use of medical cannabis. It is downloadable as a PDF below. Neither Phil nor the PNSN recommend using cannabis without a consultation with your doctor. This information is offered, as all information the PNSN publishes, as an educational tool, not
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The Pittsburgh Area Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group hosted neurologist Dr. Mary Eicher, who gave a very effective talk on the types, causes, and treatments of neuropathy. She did not back away from expressing how complex diagnosis is. The presentation is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Dr. Eicher practices at Excela Health Services in the
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Some researchers estimate that there are over 200 causes for PN, Some are temporary; others are permanent. Find out the most well-known causes here.
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Dr. Greg Maassen, an avid bicyclist and PN sufferer, will launch a solo bicycle trip from Fletcher’s Boathouse (District of Columbia) on Saturday. He is headed for the West Coast, following the Eisenhower – Lincoln Highway Transcontinental Cycling Route, a new bike path connecting San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The trip will take about four
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What is it? There are many types of inherited neuropathies, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Often, hereditary neuropathies can lie dormant for years and represent only as mild symptoms until triggered Common characteristics of inherited neuropathies: Non length-dependent, which means symptoms are felt throughout the body instead of just the hands and feet Symptoms develop at a
Here are the most common types of peripheral neuropathy. We have compiled resources on these particular types of neuropathy, 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
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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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