“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope.” —Helen Keller The Diagnosis I was diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy in August 2021. Two years prior to a diagnosis, I kept feeling that my socks were bunching up in my feet. I started buying new sneakers and socks. But the feeling […]
Chuck is a husband, father, grandfather, outdoorsman – and a PN patient who strongly supports the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) and advocates for his own health and that of others. We chatted with Chuck about his recent adventures and his tips for others who want to follow his example of exploring the national parks. What is your connection to peripheral […]
Vicki’s Journey to Fulfillment: My name is Vicki, and I have bilateral progressive peripheral neuropathy. I have had this condition for over 15 years, and I am ok with it! In the Beginning My journey started in my mid 40s when I noticed numbness in my right calf. It was not something that I really […]
This is Terry’s story. On Friday the 13th of March 2020, when the world stopped for COVID-19, I finally got an answer from my neurologist about the burning pain in my feet and, sometimes, hands. I had a “nickel’s worth of neuropathy” he stated. I remember thinking, “Oh my goodness, if this is only a nickel’s […]
Read More… from Terry’s Story: Local Support Group Offers Help
When Jen set out to raise awareness for PN, she did more than she expected. Her outreach helped others and brought people together. Jen shares her story here. Jen’s Story I never thought neuropathy would be part of my story. Prior to my diagnosis, I was a healthy 39-year-old writer, health coach, and personal trainer. […]
Read More… from Jen’s Story: Raising Awareness for PN Brings People Together
My PN Story My journey with PN began in 2019 with the onset of burning pain in my toes and fingers that quickly spread up my legs and arms. Within a few weeks I couldn’t walk without assistance. Even the slightest touch felt as if I were being shocked. My health declined rapidly. I no […]
MICHAEL WRIGHT has had neuropathy for about six years. Living in Charlotte, NC, with a supportive family, Michael has not let his neuropathy get the best of him. He has become a true activist, helping other patients with peripheral neuropathy and finding ways to bring attention to peripheral neuropathy and raising money for research. Michael founded the support […]
Read More… from Michael’s Story: Let Your Birthday Help Us All!
Helping Others, Help Yourself! Help for PN: My issues started probably 5-6 years ago. We we know, PN is very hard to diagnose. With that being said, I was treated for carpal tunnel, they switched my cholesterol meds, and I said lots of prayers as we didn’t know what was going on! After a nerve […]
Diva’s Story: The Beginning Diva’s Story: To ring in the New Year four years ago, I fell off a horse. With all my other injuries, it took me a few days to notice that my left toe had gone just a little bit numb. “So you can’t feel your toe?” “Not really, it’s more like […]
PN patient and ex-baseball player Donn Seidholz is a great storyteller – and he has great stories to tell. Donn shared stories about his time as a minor league baseball player, about his life-long devotion to athletics and fitness, his quest for answers about his peripheral neuropathy, and most, recently, his bout with COVID-19. We […]