Happiest of holidays to you and yours from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. We are so grateful for your continued support in our organization, whether you already made your gift to our year end campaign, told someone about us on Giving Tuesday or recently received your PN swag. Thank you and stay safe, cozy and healthy during this season! […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when communities across the USA seek to bring attention to diabetes – the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy. This year’s focus from the National Institutes of Health is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Check out some resources here and take control of your health. […]
Happy fall! With the changing of the seasons here in the Midwest, we’re looking forward to spending time outside in the cooler weather, enjoying slow-cooked meals, and curling up with a cozy read. PN can make it harder to enjoy this time of year, so we’ve put together some articles to help you find some daily […]
My name is Sumedha, and I am a current high school senior in Maryland. Though I do not have peripheral neuropathy (PN) and do not know of anyone in my personal life who does, I am driven by a desire to understand and helping PN patients directly with this debilitating condition, using my research experience […]
Sotirios from New Jersey shares his inspirational journey of SFN: from diagnosis to symptom management, showcasing persistence in the face of adversity. “Am I having a heart attack?” That is what I found asking myself in February 2021, while walking. Suddenly, and without warning, I – a relatively healthy and active 43-year-old without any known cardiac […]
My name is Brooke Gottesman. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) working in mental health since 2004, I am currently in part-time private practice in NY with a specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My practice focuses on patients managing chronic pain. Writing this article is an opportunity to share my story of chronic pain […]
August is sure to be a HOT month – and we’re not just talking about the temperature outside! After the recent wins in our advocacy work and an exciting matching gift campaign that launched this month, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy continues its third quarter of the year with promise and excitement. Thank you for continuing to be a […]
FPN had a successful meeting at the Peripheral Nerve Society in Copenhagen last month. Lindsay Colbert, Executive Director, met with countless existing and new experts in PN research and collaborated with other Patient Advocacy Groups in the field. More updates and research findings will be shared in our upcoming newsletters, so please keep opening our […]
An avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, Jane shares her most challenging climb – her journey to live with and thrive despite her peripheral neuropathy. Jane recently shared her story with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy in order to help give hope to other patients. When I returned to my favorite spot in Hawaii after several years, I was a different person. Once […]