Neuropathy Newbie Guide
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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Items related to evolving clinical advancements in PN innovations
Chronic PN Pain
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
PN Glossary
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/
Small Fiber Webinar Held Monday, July 11, 2022
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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Cannibas Fact Sheet
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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Cannabis Fact Sheet
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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Dr. Mary Eicher: Neuropathy Diagnosis Is Complex
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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Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
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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eBiker Launches Cross Country Journey To Focus Attention On PN
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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Hereditary
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