Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
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 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 August 2022 Blog Entries on the Foundation […]
New to Zoom? Here are instructions for your first foray into videoconferencing. It’s very simple if you just follow her steps.
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Finding resources on the web can be difficult and confusing. That’s why Glenn Ribotsky, Western Neuropathy Association, is going to walk us through some websites and other resources that he’s found very useful. Click the link below for details and how to register for this FREE webinar.
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Download your copy of the PNSN brochure. It explains some of the causes and treatments of PN and tells more about your group.
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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The podcast Glass Half Full featured a recent episode on Neuropathy. This podcast is hosted by Leslie Krongold, whose theme is to make lemonade from life’s lemonade. Guest Glenn Ribotsky, is a Board member with the Western Neuropathy Association. He shares his dramatic initiation as a patient into the world of peripheral neuropathy. He advocates and offers support to others
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One of the things that came up at the Pittsburgh meeting was a service that offers free help with chores around the house. Need a light bulb changed? Or a minor repair tended to? Perhaps transportation to the doctor and back? Then call Open Your Heart To a Senior. Depending upon schedule and availability, a
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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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Dr. Mary Eicher’s talk on the complexity of diagnosing Peripheral Neuropathy is here Handouts from Dr. Eicher: Causes of Neuropathy Medications Used To Treat Neuropathy NOTE: As with all our content, these documents are presented for educational purposes only. You should consult your medical team before experimenting with powerful medications.
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