Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
January is a time for new beginnings so an appropriate theme for our January PN meeting is making some new beginnings to deal with PN. For example, has your PN made you some new connections with others? Has it forced you to give up an activity that you liked and replace it with one that, […]
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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.
I have to share that taking WaterAerobics, Aquasize…whatever ‘water’ classes anyone can take will help their neuropathy and so much else!!! I’m now teaching WaterAerobics!!! I’m 74, have a Stent in my Left Decending Artery, Spinal Stenosis, PN in both feet, broke my back first of May (from a fall in my home) and tore
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Special thank you from Greg Maassen. Greg has completed his cross country bike tour and produced this video to celebrate. He is busy producing a documentary about this journey for Netflix.
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In September, we presented Joe Ponsi at the PNSN monthly meeting. He gave a great talk on footwear and ways to take care of your feet. Ponsi is a poderathist who understands the needs of PN patents. I treat everyone who comes in as though they have diabetic neuropathy, he said in his talk. That’s
HINT: use the “Watch on YouTube” button to see links to select a topic to play. When the video opens in a new tab, click on “more” in the description to see the Table of Contents with its topic links. HINT: this video has a table of contents with links to select a topic to
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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
