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Neuropathy Action Foundation Announces Results from Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Survey

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International quality of life survey for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) patients gives insight into diagnosis and treatment. Santa Ana, CA, September 29, 2016 – The Neuropathy Action Foundation (NAF) announced the results from the first ever international Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) Quality of Life (QOL) Patient Survey. The survey focused on three primary areas: timely …

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FPN Provides Help for Peripheral Neuropathy Patients.

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to be featured in Pain Pathways magazine as one of three organizations dedicated to helping people in chronic pain, specifically providing help for peripheral neuropathy patients. The article highlights the value of organizations like ours that bring together people sharing a common health concern and helping them …

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Living with Peripheral Neuropathy: Never Give Up – There is Always Hope

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My Story About Living with Peripheral Neuropathy By: Phyllis Bear I have come to really hate the word “idiopathic.” My first recollection of a problem was back in 2009, when I had difficulty climbing a hill on a golf course and my friend had to pick me up with the golf cart. I soon noticed, …

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Getting Help for Peripheral Neuropathy Social Security Benefits

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Social Security Disability Benefits for Adults with Peripheral Neuropathy  Approximately 20 million people in the United States seek help for peripheral neuropathy. The condition is a result of damage to the peripheral nerves that typically causes pain, numbness, and weakness especially in the feet and hands. One of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy …

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Beware Expensive Treatments of Peripheral Neuropathy

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By: FPN Guest Writer Howard Levinson Patients seeking treatment of peripheral neuropathy need to be aware of a recent controversial method that involves collaboration between chiropractors, medical doctors and/or podiatrists. PN patients are typically under the care of a physician such as their internist or family practitioner. Unfortunately for some, the treatment of peripheral neuropathy which usually …

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12 Tips to Ensure Access to Healthcare this Winter

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The cold and snow of winter can force even the most active of people to become hermits. But for people suffering with physical challenges, including the chronic pain and balance problems of peripheral neuropathy, it’s so important to be prepared for any severe weather than can make access to healthcare a challenge. These tips will …

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Could Vitamin D be Linked to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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“Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy in the upper extremity, and most commonly develops in postmenopausal women.” At the October Conference for the American Society for Bone and MedPage Mineral Research, researchers presented preliminary results from a Korean study that indicated that women younger than age 50 undergoing release surgery for carpal …

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5 Suggestions for Surviving the Holidays with Peripheral Neuropathy

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Plan Ahead – So much stress comes from the last-minute rush to get things done. Make lists and assign jobs to others. Prioritize and minimize! Be Mindful Not to Overextend Yourself – It is so easy to over extend yourself during this time of year – with food, money, time and energy! Don’t be shy …

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