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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

June 27, 2019June 26, 2019

Diet and Nutrition Help Relieve Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Familial amyloid polyneuropathy comes with plenty of symptoms that patients and caregivers must be aware of. Symptoms such as autonomic neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, cardiac symptoms, and peripheral neuropathy ... Read more

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

Traveling with Nerve Pain Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The peripheral symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) may prove troublesome for the maneuverability of patients. Caregivers are faced with the daunting task of helping patients navigate day-to-day errands ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 21, 2019

Here’s How Caregivers Can Adapt to the Acceptance Stage of Grief

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The diagnosis of a rare disease in a loved one is enough to usher a new caregiver through a cognitive process caused by an onslaught of emotions. This cognitive ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 14, 2019

New Caregivers Should Be Proactive When Dealing with Depression Risk

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For new caregivers, depression is a clear and present danger. As the fourth of the five stages of grief, first described by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, depression is the manifestation ... Read more

May 2, 2019April 30, 2019

Addressing The Bargaining Stage of Grief as a Caregiver

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The bargaining stage of grief begins when the reality of a traumatic event sinks in. As a stage of coping, bargaining is composed of the “if only” that comes ... Read more

April 25, 2019April 23, 2019

Addressing Feelings of Caregiver Anger

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Familial amyloid polyneuropathy is a disease with an onset that appears randomly. With a large range of ages at which symptoms first appear, news of a diagnosis can blindside ... Read more

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

How New Caregivers Must Address Feelings of Denial

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The diagnosis of a disease like familial amyloid polyneuropathy in a loved one has a profound impact on the daily life of a new caregiver. Faced with the future implications ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019

Navigating the Turbulent Feelings of Caregiving

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The onset of familial amyloid polyneuropathy forces daunting shifts in the relationships between caregivers and their loved one. When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with polyneuropathy, she began to despair of ... Read more

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