Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
What is it? Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause peripheral neuropathy This includes: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Copper Often symptoms of this form of peripheral neuropathy can be alleviated by restoring normal levels of these nutrients This can be done using supplements or, for those who have absorption issues, through shots […]
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What is autoimmune neuropathy? Autoimmune diseases cause the body to mistakenly attack its own cells because it cannot distinguish between its own cells and foreign cells Some autoimmune conditions are systemic and tend to affect the entire body, and their attacks often target peripheral nerve fibers — these include Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetes is the most prevalent known cause of peripheral neuropathy High blood sugar in people with diabetes can cause damage to the peripheral nerves This can cause a range of potential symptoms, depending on the specific groups of nerves that are affected Nerve damage due to diabetes can be prevented or
Lots of our groups are meeting exclusively on Zoom these days. Aside from the benefits of social distancing, we’ve found out that a major benefit of Zoom is that it helps minimize mobility issues and lessens the burden of travel (sometimes at night). Zoom is a very popular platform for meeting remotely, but if you
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The February 5th meeting addressed “The Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Pain” with David Clarke, MD. The video presentation is here. David D. Clarke, MD is President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. He is also Assistant Director at the Center for Ethics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus both at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon,
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Here are the most common types of peripheral neuropathy. We have compiled resources on these particular types of neuropathy, but if you don’t see yours below, feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will add information about it as soon as we can. – The Peripheral Neuropathy
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Here are the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. We have compiled resources on these particular causes, but if you don’t see yours below, feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will add information about it as soon as we can. – The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network
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Here are some resources we’ve compiled from our members, we hope you can learn something from them. Keep in mind that this is mostly anecdotal information on what has and has not worked for our members. You should always defer to your doctors for medical advice. – The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network Shoes Find the
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