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 …
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 …
My name is Dave and I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for over twelve years. I retired as an Electrical Engineer back in April 2017. I am 63 years old. Back in November 2006 my wife and I traveled to Spain to see our daughter who was studying abroad. I was 50 years old and this …
It was 2014 and I was getting married for the FIRST time, a little late in life. I was determined to lose those extra 40 pounds and I was on the treadmill running eight or ten miles every day. I was determined and was not holding back. Well, I won the battle, but lost the …
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Joe and Dana Bacon’s story is a story of hope. They personify all that is good in this world: love, strength, determination. They make you BELIEVE anything is possible. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy spoke to Joe and Dana about their life, their inspirations, Dana’s battle with and acceptance of small fiber neuropathy, and Joe’s …
Angel is an inspiration for so many reasons, none more so than her upcoming ‘Walk the Extra Mile for Peripheral Neuropathy’ Campaign at the Lifetime Half Marathon/5K in Chicago on September 29, 2019. Life has not always been easy for Angel Mason. A diabetic since the age of 5, on her own since the age …
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is providing stories of encouragement from patients and healthcare providers alike. Here, we share Robert Herrick’s tip on the simple movement that made exercising easier and helped reduce his PN symptoms. Hello, my name is Robert Herrick, I am old, six foot tall, 170 pounds in my BVDs, white single …
A Patient’s Story: The simple movements that helped me move! 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 slows the progression of PN. But only if it is REGULAR exercise. We are far more likely to work out regularly if we enjoy it. …
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 controlled vehicle. He highlighted that as part of this process, he registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as required. Here, Phil offers an update …
