Many patients with peripheral neuropathy find meeting with others who understand the challenges of living with peripheral neuropathy to be helpful and therapeutic. In the ‘new normal’ thrown upon us due to coronavirus, face-to-face meetings have become a challenge as locations are closed and people are reluctant or not permitted to gather in groups. There …
[printfriendly] Below is a state by state list of neurologists recommended by patients and board members with special interest in peripheral neuropathy. Foreign country listings are also available at the bottom of the page, under “Foreign.” Please note that this listing is provided as a convenience to our readers. FPN does not screen, recommend or …
Administering Calcium and Magnesium Effectively Reduces Neurological Sensitivity Caused by the Chemotherapy Drug Oxaliplatin Researchers in the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) have shown that patients who receive intravenous calcium and magnesium before and after the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin for the treatment of advanced colon cancer experience a significantly reduced incidence and severity of …
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 …
July 2019 Medical Marijuana for Neurologic Conditions In recent years, with the legalization of medical marijuana in a number of states, the interest in developing and researching marijuana for medical purposes has increased. Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, MS, professor of neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is one of the physicians with an interest …
Support us in advancing a cure! FPN is a non-profit organization that is solely funded by our readers. DONATE NOW June 2019 Coping with PN: Questionnaire Results Now In In March, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy invited patients to respond to a survey on coping with peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about coping with p n. …
June 2019 Coping with PN: Questionnaire Results Now In In March, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy invited patients to respond to a survey on coping with peripheral neuropathy. Learn more. Neuromodulation for Refractory Neuropathic Pain What is neuromodulation and can it help peripheral neuropathy patients manage pain? Dr. Brian Kopell and Dr. Shanna Patterson of …
Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment August 2010: A new compound similar to the active ingredient of marijuana, cannabis, might provide effective pain relief without the mental and physical side effects of cannabis. Learn more about Marijuana Derivative Could Be Useful for Pain Treatment Source: Science Daily VA Easing Rules for Users of Medical …
