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May 20, 2020May 18, 2020

How to Increase Serotonin Levels Naturally

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Part of the work needed to ensure the overall well-being of neuropathy patients is to help them manage their moods and let them know that they are supported. Increased ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 4, 2020

How Neuropathy Patients Can Manage the Return of Warm Weather

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

May 2020 has arrived, introducing warmer temperatures and beautiful days — the spring season, a great time to be outside. When it’s not raining, warmer temperatures and sunlight may ... Read more

April 8, 2020April 6, 2020

Vitamins that May Help to Treat Neuropathy Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Patients with peripheral neuropathy symptoms must practice caution when managing underlying symptoms by conferring with their doctors. One nerve damage treatment strategy to discuss with a doctor is vitamin ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 23, 2020

Paying Attention to Mental Health During Social Isolation

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The COVID-19 pandemic has surged to unprecedented levels. Since last week’s column, many schools, workplaces, and public gatherings have been placed on hold. For familial amyloid polyneuropathy patients and ... Read more

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Being Prepared: Neuropathy Patients, Social Distancing, and the Coronavirus

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

By now the virus that causes COVID-19 has expanded to numerous countries, causing a global crisis. Because older people and those with preexisting health conditions are at a higher ... Read more

March 11, 2020March 9, 2020

How Neuropathy Patients Can Cope with a Diagnosis

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The presence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and burning sensations in the hands and feet might lead to a familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) diagnosis. With the ... Read more

March 4, 2020March 3, 2020

How Daylight Saving Time May Affect Neuropathy Patients

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Daylight saving time marks the seasonal transition between the colder months and the warmer months. The “fall back” transition to colder temperatures gifts the population with an extra hour ... Read more

February 26, 2020February 25, 2020

How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Burnout among caregivers of patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy symptoms can become problematic for patients, family members, and caregivers themselves. Familial amyloid polyneuropathy is one of many neurodegenerative diseases ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Ways to Approach Driving with Peripheral Neuropathy

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The numbness and tingling sensations associated with peripheral neuropathy may significantly impact a patient’s everyday life. Tasks such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and driving may require extra care ... Read more

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