August 2019

Angel’s Story: Walking the Extra Miles for Peripheral Neuropathy

Angel is an inspiration for so many reasons, none more so than her upcoming ‘Walk the Extra Mile for Peripheral Neuropathy’ Campaign at the Lifetime Half Marathon/5K in Chicago on September 29, 2019. Life has not always been easy for Angel Mason. A diabetic since the age of 5, on her own since the age …

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Slow Down for Summer: Mindfulness for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy

Shanna Patterson, MD, and Kripa Ahuja provide insight on mindfulness and its positive impact for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Does Mindfulness Help? Summer is a time for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. In the spirit of slowing down, we wanted to take this opportunity to delve into the topic of mindfulness. Mindfulness has proliferated in the …

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Traveling with Peripheral Neuropathy

While traveling with peripheral neuropathy presents challenges, you can still follow your dreams to see the world. FPN has pulled together some tips from experts so you can know what to expect as you plan that next vacation. Step 1: The Plan When traveling with peripheral neuropathy, or any chronic health condition, there is no …

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the u.s. capital building

Call to Action! Help Us Get Your Voice Heard for More Research Funding!

Mark Vieth, Senior Vice President at Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates and the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s advocacy consultant in Washington, D.C., confirmed that the president and Congressional leaders recently reached an important two-year budget deal, paving the way for the Senate to complete its spending bills in September. As a result, in early September, the …

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