Cannabis Use: Helpful or Not? Our June 6, 2026 monthly meeting is focused on marijuana user and its effects of neuropathy. We thought a background collection of articles might be useful as reference material prior to (and after) the meeting. These articles cover a wide spectrum of information regarding the topic. Current status of marijuana […]
Cannabis Use: Helpful or Not? Read More »
Aging-In-Place Checklist Here’s a comprehensive checklist of things to consider when aging in place: I. Home Modifications 1. Safety features: – Install handrails in hallways and stairs – Secure rugs and carpets to prevent slipping – Improve lighting, especially in areas with stairs 2. Accessibility: – Widen
Aging-In-Place Checklist Read More »
Hand controls may keep you in the driver’s seat On Saturday, Nov. 2, the guest speaker for the monthly meeting will be Amanda Mendez, from the Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence (DRCE). If you have been diagnosed with one or more medical conditions that have resulted in loss of physical, visual, cognitive or medical abilities
Driver Hand Controls Read More »
Assistive technologies keep us active, even when our feet are telling us to sit down. The variety and convenience of devices these days is impressive. And sometimes, overwhelming. This article explains some of the devices that can keep us moving.
Pittsburgh Area Neuropathy Support Group This page displays information about the Pittsburgh Area Neuropathy Support Group. If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, you’re among the millions of people who know the burden it can be. There are multiple medication-free options for the long-term management of symptoms. Our March meeting will
Pittsburgh Area Neuropathy Support Group Read More »
What neuropathy topics are most popular? We asked our AI agent to tell us the 25 most popular PN topics today across the internet. The results are below. The number is the score for the topic. We use this kind of information to recruit speakers and meeting discussions. Are these the subjects in which you
Shared experiences help us cope When we talk together, we found out valuable information that we might not get otherwise, even in a doctor visit. We want to share your experience with others. During meetings a lot fo information is conveyed. We are hoping to capture some of that and publish it on our Shared
Shared Experiences Read More »
PN Is a Trial-and-Error Disease Neuropathy is a trial-and-error disease. First, neuropathy is a bundle of conditions that are confusing and somewhat interdependent (any physicians has to admit this). Second, treatments (medicines, diet, and lifestyle changes) that work for some don’t seem to work for all. Third, the stovepipe nature of our healthcare industry acts
PN Is a Trial-and-Error Disease Read More »
Idiopathic Neuropathy with Norman Lavtov The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy featured Dr. Norman Latov, MD, PhD on February 22, who spoke about Idiopathic Neuropathy (via webinar). Latov is a renowned expert in the field and covered idiopathic neuropathy, its definition and diagnosis. During this program, Dr. Latov explains how to tell if it’s progressive and
Idiopathic Neuropathy with Norman Latov Read More »
Webinar: Achieving the “Thrive State” FPN Webinar: Thrive State: An Empowering Holistic Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy addresses “the major lifestyle changes that most improve symptoms of PN.” Covers: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Emotions, Mental, Social and Spiritual factors affecting PN or any chronic illness. Webinar: Thrive State: An Empowering Holistic Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy
Webinar: Achieving the “Thrive State” Read More »
