Following over a year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMAGiNe Study is finally back on track! The IMAGiNe Study (Immunoglobulin M(IgM)-Anti-myelin-associated-glycoprotein (MAG) Peripheral Neuropathy Study) is a research program that aims to create a standardized database and biobank to be used for the research and analysis of Anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy. The goal is to be able to […]
Mental health can become a concern for patients with chronic conditions such as peripheral neuropathy. During recent months when the pandemic has disrupted many of our usual routines, mental health for patients and their families can become even more of an issue. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy asked two experts on the subject for their […]
Turn to Fish for Healthy Eating! Go fish. The thought of cooking fish scares a lot of people because they think it is difficult. Folks are afraid that they will overcook it and ruin it or undercook it and get sick. RELAX! The purpose of this post is to dispel some of your fears and […]
Healthy Eating for the Holidays Is it December already? What an extraordinary year we’ve had. I don’t know about you, but with the holidays upon us, it seems to me like people are really making an effort to enjoy the season. We’ve all needed something to look forward to, something to concentrate on besides the […]
Exercise to Help Patients with Idiopathic Neuropathy Research has consistently demonstrated that regular exercise reduces polyneuropathy (PN) symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome have also shown to benefit from regular exercise. Exercise has also shown to slow progression of peripheral neuropathy in these patient groups. However, little is […]
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Peripheral Neuropathy and the Impact on Safety Peripheral Neuropathy can impact safety for patients due to the symptoms it causes. Sarah Boyd, PT, DPT and Sarah Dahlhauser, OTR/L, OTD share with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy tips and suggestions for improving safety and comfort of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Why Peripheral Neuropathy can Impact Safety […]
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy asked Dr. Shanna Patterson and Dr. Rory Abrams, FPN’s Patient Education Advisors, what they are seeing in relation to neurological symptoms following COVID-19. The doctors shared the following information. What do we know about COVID-19? COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was first described in December 2019 in Wuhan, […]
Peripheral Neuropathy and Daily Life Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder that impacts the signal delivery from the brain and spine to the muscles of our body resulting in weakness, pain, coordination, sensation, and/or dysregulation of blood pressure.1 These changes can impact a person’s balance and fine motor control in their hands, leading to challenges in […]
Ever want to Run the L? Looking for a challenge to get you out of the house and into exercising at your own pace? The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is partnering with Lifetime Fitness for the Hoka One One “Run the L” Challenge. This unique challenge calls on participants to run, walk or wheel the […]
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Ron Lissak joined FPN’s Board of Directors on May 15, 2020, bringing valuable expertise as a businessman, board member of other nonprofits, and PN patient. Ron currently resides in Bondville, VT, and is Vice President, National Marketing and Site Development for Ionetix Corporation, the leading supplier of 13 Ammonia for cardiac PET scanning. He has […]