Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
In March, Chuck and Donna Barnhart presented a national tour of their experiences hiking the U.S. National Park System with Neuropathy. Their biographical sketches are here. Here is the video recording of the meeting. Here are chat notes: 13:42:15 From Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network to Everyone: PNSNetwork.orgFacebook – On Your Feet 13:43:03 From Peripheral Neuropathy […]
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How does PN impact people’s lives? Our Members Recommend Articles If you want to learn more, click on the links below that we used to get our information. Webinars Here are some useful webinars and presentations about living with peripheral neuropathy. Stories Read personal stories about people’s experiences with peripheral neuropathy. Podcasts Here are some
How do you apply for disability benefits? In the U.S., there are two programs that can provide financial aid in case of a disability like peripheral neuropathy: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings
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Why is exercise important? Exercise has been shown to be a very effective way to prevent progressive degeneration of peripheral nerves In some cases, exercise has even improved the functioning of the peripheral nerves and been shown to increase nerve conduction velocity So far, exercise is the only scientifically proven way to reduce neuropathic pain
What does pain management involve? Pain is created by the brain to protect us from harm. It usually is a reaction to some signal (physical or social) that something is dangerous. When PN starts it may, eventually, send sensory signals that seem unusual or dangerous (such as the lack of sensation we call numbness) and
Why is it important to eat the right way? Inflammation is part of the body’s defense mechanism against harmful substances, for instance it’s what happens when an injury causes swelling Chronic inflammation, however, is when the body stays in a state of heightened alert and overdrive, potentially causing and worsening chronic illnesses like peripheral neuropathy
Why are supplements important? If you take supplements, take them seriously. These are not risk-free products. See this post. It is important to maintain nerve health to prevent further nerve damage and degeneration Having optimal levels of nutrients like B12, B1, Magnesium, etc. can even sometimes help patients with pain by improving nerve health Note
Why are mobility aids important? Our Members Suggest Stories Read personal stories about people’s experiences with mobility aids for PN. Podcasts Here are some useful podcasts we have come across.
