Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
Sutherland Speaks to WNA on Pain Management Stephanie Sutherland, PhD, is a science researcher, write and communicator who spoke recently to the Western Neuropathy Association on the topic of pan management. Her special skills is explaining complex science issues in simple term, particularly in the field of chronic pain. Watch below or on Youtube.
Shedding new light on Idiopathic Neuropathy The term “idiopathic”, in medical terms, literally means “We haven’t a clue”. With over 200 causes of Peripheral Neuropathy, that term is used for neurologists a lot when the diasgosis isn’t clear cut. This webinar addresses this issue. Dr. Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, FAAN gave this presentation on May
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Ways to calm small fiber neuropathy The Washington Beacon is a D.C. area publication aimed at older residents. A recent article offered some natural methods to ease the pain of small fiber neuropathy. Click the “Continue Reading” link below to access the article.
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“Motion is lotion,” is good advice, but what if you can’t move like you used to. Chair yoga is an alternative that promotes gentle exercise without standing. There are plenty of programs, both locally and on the web. This 14-point chat will get you started. Suggested by Pat Gualtieri.
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The Western Neuropathy Association is sponsoring a webinar entitled “Cannabinoids and Neuropathy” on June 26th at 4pm EST. If you have interest, you can find the information at | https://pnhelp.org) and click on the appropriate webinar to register.
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The May issue of the Western Neuropathy Association’s newsletter (Neuropathy Hope) is now available. If you are a member, a printed version will be sent to you shortly. Otherwise, it is available free in PDF on their website. Get your copy at https://www.pnhelp.org/sites/pnhelp/files/Newsletter/WNA-ENews-05-25.pdf. Back issues are at https://pnhelp-prod-d10.oneeach.dev/neuropathy-hope. .
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Integrating Home Exercise in PN Treatment integrating-home-exercise Posted by Mike Foxworth on October 29, 2018. REPOSTED May 14, 2024. 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
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Chuck Barnhart, PNSN speaker and member from Reading, PA, has recently tried acupuncture to good results. Here is his report. “I wanted to let you know for any benefit it may have for you that I underwent two recent acupuncture treatments for my PN. I had been contemplating it for a long time. “The first
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When to age-in-place: a checklist Many of us are coming up on a monumental decision: whether to remain where we are or choose a new option in a specialized retirement community. Even if you aren’t facing this decision in the near future, its one you will eventually have to make. PNSN Vice-president (and former Realtor Bill Porter)
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Red Light Therapy? Warning or Wonder? Red Light Therapy. Some of our members swear by it. Others sweat at it after spending months trying to make it work and paying for equipment. It is used for a variety of ailments but lately has been promoted in ads and by local physicians as a way to
