The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy works to educate the public and healthcare professionals, provide state-of-the-art treatment for patients with peripheral neuropathy,
and will be the catalyst for advancing innovative therapeutic developments and accelerating a cure for painful neuropathies.
Foundation Spotlight
GEAR UP!
On August 26, 2012, FPN will be hosting a team in the Chicago Triathlon and we want YOU to join us! Approached by a patient recovered from a bout with Guillain-Barre Syndrome who wants to raise needed funds for PN research, we need you to join him and his friends at the triathlon.
Or, if you can't participate, maybe someone will compete in your honor. You can also sponsor someone else on the team There are so many ways that you can help.
Please let us know if you are interested. Email: info@tffpn.org or call 847-883-9942.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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PNRR - Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry
The Foundation is launching the first patient registry for those suffering with PN. Researchers will collect patient data at 4 sites in the US and use it to initiate new studies into the causes and effects of PN.
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PN Resource Workshops
Northwestern is hosting patient resource workshops at the FPN Comprehensive Care Clinic. Contact the clinic if you are intereseted in participating: 312-695-7950.
Make a Donation
THE SEASON OF GIVING...
The Foundation counts you as one of our blessings and would like to extend our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
During this time, and as you reflect on your own generous spirit, please consider making a year-end gift to benefit our organization. Your commitment will allow us to further our work toward innovative developments and accelerating a cure for peripheral neuropathy.
To learn more about our development work and current initiatives, or to make a donation online, please click here.
In The News
EXERCISE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN CONTROLLING DIABETES
The National Diabetes Fact Sheet reveals that 25.8 million children and adults in the US have diabetes. The most common complication of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. Regular exercise is helpful to regulate blood sugar and reduce complications.
There are certain precautions you should take....and please make sure you check with your physician before beginning any exercise program.
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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES:
Acupuncture Soothes Chemo- Induced Neuropathic Pain
Accoriding to the results of a small study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, acumpuncture may help relieve the severe pain associated with chemo-induced neuropathy. The major groups of drugs that induce neuropathy are the taxanes, vinca alkaloids, and platinum compounds.
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