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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

February 12, 2020February 11, 2020

Tips to Reduce Peripheral Neuropathy Pain and Improve Sleep Quality

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Pain from peripheral neuropathy can become severe enough to disrupt sleep patterns and cause poor sleep quality for patients. Those with familial amyloid polyneuropathy may experience painful symptoms including ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 3, 2020

How Stress May Worsen Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Stress is a difficult part of everyday life. Whether it’s work-related, health-related, or the result of factors outside of our control, chronic stress may be dangerous for people with ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 28, 2020

What Neuropathy Patients Should Know About IVIG

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

Familial amyloid polyneuropathy patients and their caregivers will want to research treatment options at the onset of the disease. As patients become more accustomed to their symptoms, they can ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 21, 2020

The Right Diet Can Help Neuropathy Patients Better Manage Symptoms

Columns, Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

For patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy, the pain, tingling, and numbness associated with peripheral neuropathy symptoms may be exacerbated by what they eat. Patients and caregivers must be conscientious ... Read more

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