Read these amazing peripheral neuropathy patient stories.
Mike’s Story: Spreading Positivity, Despite it All!
It was 2014 and I was getting married for the FIRST time, a little late in life. I was determined... read more →
October 14, 2019
A Story of Hope: Joe and Dana Bacon
Joe and Dana Bacon's story is a story of hope. They personify all that is good in this world: love,... read more →
September 9, 2019
Angel’s Story: Walking the Extra Miles for Peripheral Neuropathy
Angel is an inspiration for so many reasons, none more so than her upcoming 'Walk the Extra Mile for Peripheral... read more →
August 15, 2019
A Patient’s Story: The simple movements that helped me move!
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is providing stories of encouragement from patients and healthcare providers alike. Here, we share Robert... read more →
May 21, 2019
Mike’s Story: How I Keep My Exercise Goals
Mike Foxworth, a FPN member and member of the Metro DC Area Support Group, shares how exercising with a group... read more →
January 24, 2019
Phil’s Story: Hands Controlled Driving Part 2
In Part 1 of his story, Phil, a Charlotte area member and a member of our only Virtual Support Group,... read more →
January 15, 2019
Lainie Ishbia’s Story: Perfectly Imperfect!
Lainie Ishbia caught our attention with her tagline, Perfectly Imperfect. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy shares a recent chat we... read more →
October 31, 2018
Introducing: Healthy Eating for Peripheral Neuropathy by Bill Nolan
Introducing our new featured blog: Healthy Eating for Peripheral Neuropathy We all know that healthy eating is vital to our... read more →
October 2, 2018
Phil’s story: Hand Controlled Driving
Phil, a Charlotte area member and a member of our only Virtual Support Group, shares his experience with hand controlled... read more →
September 17, 2018
Lynn Mobley shares her Peripheral Neuropathy story
My athletic husband stumbled. He was tired. He had a disease we'd never heard of. by Lynn Peterson Mobley, as... read more →
July 10, 2018
Father/Daughter Support FPN’s Quest for Research Findings
Walter Van Woudenberg and Saskia Keyes Support FPN's Quest for Research Findings Specific to Idiopathic Neuropathy When idiopathic neuropathy struck... read more →
November 13, 2017
Driving with Peripheral Neuropathy
Staying safe and independent and continuing to drive with peripheral neuropathy “It was dark out as I pulled into the... read more →
March 6, 2017
Living with Peripheral Neuropathy: Never Give Up – There is Always Hope
My Story About Living with Peripheral Neuropathy By: Phyllis Bear I have come to really hate the word “idiopathic.” My... read more →
June 12, 2016
Lance Quesenberry: If He Persevered, So Can I!
About 15 years ago, Lance Quesenberry began developing peripheral neuropathy - he was 50 years old. His symptoms started with... read more →
April 3, 2014
Richard Dolan: Luck of the Irish!
For years, Richard Dolan knew what it felt like to live with nerve pain. He spent many years suffering with... read more →
November 3, 2013
Herb Fine: Still Going Strong
Herb Fine is 92 years young. A veteran and retired lawyer, Herb has always had a passion to learn and... read more →
April 3, 2013
Ed Tomezsko: Looking For A Miracle
Ed and Jean Tomezsko share more than most married couples….they both have PN. Ed can trace his back to about... read more →
November 3, 2012
Frank Ward: Drawing On Your Inner Athlete
Frank Ward had been active his whole life – hockey, football, all sports. Then, in 2008, he had to have... read more →
April 3, 2012
Jill Elrod: Smiling Through The Pain
It can be tough for anyone to keep up with a 4-year old. But when you spend most of your... read more →
November 1, 2011
Jack Miller: In His Own Words
by Jack Miller, FPN founder and Chairman of the Board My peripheral neuropathy began to manifest itself sometime around 1994... read more →
April 3, 2011
Diane Jones: Chicago to Cleveland
Some might say Dianne Jones is one of the lucky ones. Diagnosed with idiopathic peripheral neuropathy 25 years ago, she... read more →
April 1, 2011
Lt. Col. Eugene Richardson: Why Me? vs What Now?
It is not news that neuropathy all too often creates serious disabilities. Life can be turned upside down. We often... read more →
November 3, 2010
Richard Easley: An Investment in Better Health – For All of Us!
I’ve had peripheral neuropathy for about 10 years though I wasn’t offically diagnosed with idiopathic neuropathy until 7 years ago.... read more →
November 3, 2010
Cynthia Chouhan: A Day Like Any Other
Today, I am traveling so I thought this would be a good time to observe and think about my idiopathic... read more →
April 3, 2010
Debbie Dawson, RN and chronic PN sufferer, wrote this practical, simple guide that can help you reset your goals and find new satisfaction with life. With the help of this guide, you can find new meaning and purpose for living. You can go beyond your limitations to a better world where surprise discoveries, new experiences, and new ways of doing things become the foundation for a new brave world beyond limitations imposed by chronic neuropathy.
Read the guide hereDisclaimer: This Patient to Patient column is intended to be educational, not diagnostic or prescriptive and the patient is encouraged to seek help from their own private physician.
