Ezekiel is caregiver to his mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in strategic and organizational communications from Temple University and currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When not writing, he’s skateboarding or hanging out with his wife, Maryann.
For neuropathy patients, especially those who have familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), the caregiver may become their arms, legs, eyes, and ears. While that may seem like a daunting task, there’s a benefit: Caregivers experience an emotional side to…
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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 that requires a focused level of…
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 and attention to detail. Mobility may become increasingly…
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 burning sensations and pain aggravation at rest.
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 peripheral neuropathy symptoms. For…
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 research the various treatments designed to address the tingling, burning,…
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 of foods that may help to alleviate…
Patients actively or recently experiencing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may find previously existing patterns of life and activity to be disrupted by the onset of pain in the peripheral limbs. The prevalence of burning and tingling…
While patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy are struggling with the pain of peripheral neuropathy, they may also be battling loneliness. A sense of isolation might stem from limited…
With the holiday season upon us, friends and family members of neuropathy patients may be scrambling to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Choosing a gift for someone with familial amyloid polyneuropathy may be a sensitive…
Patients with peripheral neuropathy symptoms must take care to reduce discomfort in their feet. As some of the main symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy include numbness, tingling, and…
Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to spend together reflecting on the things they’re grateful for and bonding over the traditional meal. For many, the holiday may involve long-distance travel and hours of preparation for…
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 by a caregiver.
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