Meet Jason B., a husband, father, supporter of FPN, and an SFN patient, as he shares his journey living with peripheral neuropathy. January 2, 1994, 24 years old, a recent college grad. I was flying from San Francisco to home in San Diego when I felt an unusual, cold yet burning sensation in my legs. …
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Chris F. is a resilient and dedicated individual residing in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris has led a remarkable life marked by a thriving business career and a strong commitment to family. Over three decades, he navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship, describing it as an exhilarating journey filled with challenges and triumphs. With 48 years of marriage …
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Meet Jeff K., an FPN supporter and volunteer, recent retiree, and resident of West Hartford, CT Jeff K. was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (PN) nine years ago, with noticeable issues emerging in the last two years. The initial diagnosis followed back surgery, and his neurosurgeon at Mass General in Boston referred him to a neurologist …
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 …
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 …
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 …
At 98, Gloria Potter shares her peripheral neuropathy journey. “What nerve!” We have heard that exclaimed over the years, but the meaning was only one of outrage and the actual nerve cells were not considered. Those of us with peripheral neuropathy may well have the outrage because we are experiencing a thoroughly outrageous condition. As …
Meet Margot Marsh; she has been through a lot over the years. She moved many times over her lifetime, mostly for other people. She has been married and divorced, raised children, restarted a career and dealt with long-term chronic pain from peripheral neuropathy. But she will be the first to tell you, if she has …
At the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN), we like to share with our constituents stories of hope from their peers who are living their best lives, despite the odds being stacked against them. Meet Gil – scientist, writer, avid outdoorsman and FPN supporter – who is another example. This is Gil’s neuropathy journey. We sat …
