Peripheral Neuropathy and Exercise Peripheral nerves are responsible for sending motor signals from our brain and spine to the muscles, as well as, sending sensory signals back to the brain and spine for interpretation. When these nerves become damaged, a person can develop weakness, numbness, and pain in a process called ‘peripheral neuropathy’1. Peripheral neuropathy …
Question: Why does PN pain bother people more at night? Answer: There are a couple of explanations. The first, is that during the day people are up and around and busy and distracted from the pain. The other, more physiological explanation, is that during the day, most people are wearing shoes and socks, or at …
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Chef Bill Nolan shares a recipe for healthy and hearty granola. Whenever possible I try to make my own versions of what you might normally buy at the store. Truth be told, if there were more hours in the day, I’d make a lot of these types of items. When we make our own, we …
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Gwen from Idaho shares her story with us. Hi PN Friends, I have been living with PN for 34 years; I’m now almost 83. I lived with it for about six years before considering I should be seeking a diagnosis for “these strange symptoms.” In that sixth year, when I was running in dress shoes …
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is embarking on a new and heightened campaign to make more funding available for research on peripheral neuropathy. For 2020, we are building on our efforts from 2019 to increase our efforts and build awareness in both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the importance of including peripheral …
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Question: Should patients with peripheral neuropathy get flu or shingle shots? Answer: In general, everyone should get the flu shot every year and, as per CDC guidelines, people age 50 and older should get the shingles vaccine. In addition, people with various medical conditions should also get the shingles shot even if they are under …
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Erchonia Corporation is currently recruiting for a study on the effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy pain. This study can be found at ClinicalTrials.gov here. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY In this study, the Sponsor, Erchonia Corporation, and investigators are studying the use of a device called the Erchonia® FX-635™ that gives …
Jonathan Herskovitz inspired us with his outlook on life- and his recent trip to Italy and Switzerland with his wife, his amazing attitude, and his electric scooter in tow. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy spoke with Jonathan to get his view on how to keep active and positive, no matter what life throws you- and …
Peripheral Neuropathy has been a part of my life for 18 years! I first experienced PN when I was taking my son to visit a college in 2001. I had random stabs of nerve pain all over my body. I went to a neurologist who did all of the tests – I even went to …
Nancy Frohman, Director of Development and Marketing for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN), presented an FPN Certificate of Appreciation to Angel Mason to commemorate her amazing effort in completing the Hoka One One Chicago 5K. The award was presented to Angel at the Peripheral Neuropathy/Chronic Pain support group she leads in the Chicago area. …
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