Read these amazing peripheral neuropathy patient stories.
Faces of PN: Peripheral Neuropathy Success Stories! FB Group Founder
Michael Wright, founder of the Facebook group, Peripheral Neuropathy Success Stories! shares his PN journey with us: PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SUCCESS... read more →
June 22, 2020Faces of PN: Living with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
Edward from the UK shares his PN journey with us: The train is here, and I’m already late for my... read more →
May 14, 2020Faces of PN: The Power of Education
Susan from Oregon shares her PN story with us: Dear Friends and FPN Family, I first became acquainted with neuropathy... read more →
April 13, 2020
Faces of PN: Living a Full Life With PN
Gwen from Idaho shares her story with us. Hi PN Friends, I have been living with PN for 34 years;... read more →
February 18, 2020
Jonathan’s Story: A World to Explore
Jonathan Herskovitz inspired us with his outlook on life- and his recent trip to Italy and Switzerland with his wife,... read more →
February 3, 2020
Dave’s Story: The Glass is Half Full
My name is Dave and I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for over twelve years. I retired as an Electrical Engineer... read more →
November 25, 2019
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, 2018Phil’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, 2016Lance 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, 2014Richard 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, 2013Herb 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, 2012Frank 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, 2012Debbie 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.
