As we’re wrapping up 2025, we want to highlight some of our most popular content. In case you missed it, here are some of our top viewed items. Our most popular blog post of 2025: When neuropathy turned Matt and Cassie’s world upside down, they discovered the power of advocacy and honest support. Read Cassie’s […]
November was Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes affects millions of people. It is a major cause of peripheral neuropathy. Last month, we shared information to help you understand how diabetes develops. We explained why it can damage nerves, and what you can do to stay healthy. Learning the signs early and managing blood sugar can lower […]
Diabetes is the main cause of peripheral neuropathy. We’re supporting diabetes awareness month by promoting diabetes education. By learning about what can increase your risk of getting diabetes and the signs that show you might have it, you can take steps to prevent it or manage it better. And keeping your diabetes under control reduces […]
Research update with Dr. Michelassi Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD, Physician and Lead Scientist at the University of Virginia Health and the 2024 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) recipient, shares his work studying Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). He explains how his research could help protect nerves and lead to new treatments. Learn how FPN helped Dr. […]
Celebrating Jack Miller, FPN’s founder on FPN Day Tomorrow, FPN celebrates its 18th anniversary. In honor of our founding, we are proud to celebrate Jack Miller, the man who founded the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. In his previous patient story from 2011, Jack shared the complete history of why he started FPN and his own long journey with peripheral neuropathy. […]
Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can impact up to 70% of chemo patients. The effects can linger long after chemotherapy has ended. Patients can be left with issues in their hands or feet ranging from pain and tingling to muscle weakness. Treating CIPN is really hard Scientists don’t fully understand what causes CIPN. Studies have shown that […]
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10 marathons. 26.2 miles. 1 mission. Please join us in celebrating PN patient and FPN friend Dieter’s incredible journey running Chicago 10 times! Now with a new purpose: raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosed with idiopathic polyneuropathy in 2024, Dieter continues to run strong, proving that resilience and advocacy go hand in hand. Join […]
Spending time outside has lots of positive effects on people, like boosting vitamin D, reducing anxiety, improving sleep and concentration. But a tiny tick can turn what’s normally an enjoyable experience into a health concern. Tick bites can transmit pathogens that can cause diseases in humans and pets. Things like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Alpha-gal […]
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We’re thrilled to share a follow-up from Dieter R., an avid marathoner, passionate FPN advocate, and someone living with idiopathic polyneuropathy. After first sharing his story in our October 2024 patient feature, Dieter returns with an inspiring update as he takes on his next big challenge. A decade of determination By Dieter Reuther, PN patient […]
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Last call to apply! Early-career neuropathy research grant applications due Sept. 8 We’re pleased to announce the 2026-28 cycle of our early career research grants, offered through the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation . This grant is called the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy. We are still accepting applications. Learn more and apply by September 9. […]