by Shanna Patterson, MD Around the New Year many people think about resolutions. For those of us contemplating how we can be our healthiest selves, this often includes recommitting to... read more →
In January 2019, a study was published by the Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System on the design and characteristics of patient data collected from the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry... read more →
Mike Foxworth, a FPN member and member of the Metro DC Area Support Group, shares how exercising with a group helps him keep his fitness goals. Research suggests that exercise... read more →
In a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, scientists have blocked the destruction of nerve axons in mice, a step toward helping patients with various... read more →
In Part 1 of his story, Phil, a Charlotte area member and a member of our only Virtual Support Group, shared his experiences with learning to drive in a hands... read more →
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy receives many inquiries from patients about stem cell treatments for peripheral neuropathy. An article, ‘Snake Oil’ Stem Cell Clinics Peddle False Hope for High Prices... read more →
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce a new partnership to further research on anti-MAG IgM paraprotein-associated peripheral neuropathy. FPN will be partnering with the IMAGINe study,... read more →
How to Keep Up Healthy Eating during the Holidays Happy Holidays! If you’re like me, those words can strike fear when it comes to your diet. Most people will agree... read more →
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce that Dr. Shanna Patterson has agreed to serve as an advisor to FPN on patient education programs. Dr. Patterson will... read more →
On July 9, 2018, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) held a public forum focusing on the patient’s perspective on drug development for chronic pain. The FDA invited members of the... read more →