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November 13, 2019November 11, 2019

Therapy Dogs Offer Benefits for Neuropathy Patients

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Pets can provide companionship and help with basic tasks to neuropathy patients and their caregivers. For familial amyloid polyneuropathy patients, dogs can complement the emotional support and service provided ... Read more

November 6, 2019November 4, 2019

Starting an Exercise Routine While Managing Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For people who have peripheral neuropathy symptoms associated with familial amyloid polyneuropathy, self-care may become increasingly difficult as nerve pain gradually worsens. As caregivers, we want to help our ... Read more

October 30, 2019October 28, 2019

What Patients Should Know About CBD for Peripheral Neuropathy

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The pain associated with peripheral neuropathy symptoms makes everyday life difficult for patients. And the medication needed to treat the underlying physical symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy can prove too ... Read more

October 16, 2019October 14, 2019

How Caregivers and Patients Can Manage Bodily Responses to Stress

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Anxiety is a common response to an increasingly demanding society and work culture. We are surrounded by physical and mental stressors that may impact the body in ways that ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 7, 2019

How to Manage Neuropathy Symptoms While Traveling

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For caregivers of patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy, a great deal of planning is needed to ensure that local and long-distance travel is manageable. For long-distance travel, the pain ... Read more

October 2, 2019September 30, 2019

How to Manage Peripheral Neuropathy Pain When Interacting with Children

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy, even time spent with family can be physically taxing. As peripheral neuropathy symptoms increase, caregivers need to ensure that their loved ones are ... Read more

September 25, 2019September 23, 2019

With Football Season Upon Us, Here Are Tips to Enjoy the Big Game

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The arrival of fall brings a change in temperature, schedule, and pace. As schools reopen and morning commutes get busier, the season also brings the time-honored tradition of football ... Read more

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

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