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September 18, 2019September 16, 2019

Home Care for Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Pain

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The peripheral symptoms associated with familial amyloid polyneuropathy include sensations in the feet that range from numbness to burning. Caregivers looking for ways to provide temporary relief from peripheral neuropathy ... Read more

September 11, 2019September 9, 2019

Responding to Weather Changes When Caring for Neuropathy Patients

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy may find that changes in seasons increase discomfort. Colder temperatures require layers of clothing that may bother someone with peripheral neuropathy symptoms. A change ... Read more

September 5, 2019September 3, 2019

Questions to Ask When Caregivers Consider Relocating

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Caregivers of familial amyloid polyneuropathy patients may find themselves in a tough situation when their jobs require them to move. Balancing a career with caregiving is a full-time job ... Read more

August 29, 2019August 27, 2019

Massage Therapy May Relieve Neuropathy Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Pain associated with peripheral neuropathy symptoms can lead to serious health complications later in life. Advanced stages of neuropathy may be present when the patient’s feet become bluish and ... Read more

August 15, 2019August 13, 2019

Peripheral Neuropathy Alternative Treatments

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Caregivers of patients suffering from symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy are familiar with the prescribed treatments for the disease. Medications such as Neurontin (gabapentin) address the disease’s symptoms from ... Read more

August 8, 2019August 6, 2019

Managing Stress and Anxiety in Neuropathy Patients

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The stresses of everyday life weigh heavily on patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy. When faced with major external stressors, such as the diagnosis of a severe ailment in another ... Read more

August 1, 2019July 30, 2019

Caregivers, Polyneuropathy, and Sun Exposure

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Summer months can be difficult for patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms cause a great deal of discomfort, which may be exacerbated by hot temperatures and direct ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 23, 2019

What Caregivers Should Know About Peripheral Neuropathy Foot Treatments

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

During the years that I’ve been acquainted with my mother-in-law, I’ve familiarized myself with the symptoms and treatments of her polyneuropathy. She’s specifically prone to peripheral neuropathy symptoms, the ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 17, 2019

Caregivers Should Be Mindful of Gabapentin’s Interactions with Other Medications

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For those suffering from symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy — such as loss of nerve function in the hands, feet, arms, and legs — Neurontin (gabapentin) may be a ... Read more

July 11, 2019July 9, 2019

Caregivers Should Be Aware of Gabapentin’s Side Effects

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For caregivers tasked with the care of a loved one suffering from familial amyloid polyneuropathy, understanding the symptoms of the disease and its prescribed treatments is crucial. Peripheral neuropathy ... Read more

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