According to E Medicine Health auditory neuropathy involves the nerve that carries signals from the inner ear to the brain and is responsible for hearing. When the nerves of the inner ear are affected more on one side than the other, according to Neurologist Calise in Fort Lauderdale, he explained […]
Can neuropathy affect your vision?
Patients report the symptom of burning and itching eyes, but there are many causes of these symptoms including allergies and some medications. It is always a good idea to have an eye doctor check out all symptoms involving the eyes. There are drops for dry eye and for allergic reactions […]
Top Twenty Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
Each person’s experience varies depending on their type of Neuropathy, but in general following are the most common Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy: 1) Severe strange pains in your feet, legs, hands and other parts of the body; including “crawling insects” under your skin; 2) Balance is difficult when walking, getting […]
Do Not Settle With a Diagnosis of Idiopathic Neuropathy
We receive hundreds of questions a year from neuropathy patients looking for more information. For many it is the first time they have been diagnosed. Following is one of our most common questions: “For quite some time I have been suffering from strange symptoms from numbness in my feet and […]
Is the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Neuropathy a Cop-Out?
The majority of Neuropathy research today is focused on diabetes and obesity which is fine, but too many patients are not diabetic or obese yet carry a diagnosis of neuropathy.
Exercise for Neuropathy DVD!
The problem I find with many experts who are selling physical therapy, some too often claim too much, even as a cure for PN, and have no idea how to apply the principles of Matt Hansen DPT who has just produced a DVD on exercise. Matt is an advisory member […]
How You Can Join The Fight Against Neuropathy
In addition to making a monetary donation, following are a number of other ways you can help in the fight against neuropathy: ● Order a copy of the DVD and POSTER and place it in your local library or medical library at a University. ● Order a copy of the […]
When Suffering from Neuropathic Pain Biofeedback May Be an Option
When suffering from Neuropathic Pain biofeedback may be a possible option. Patients who are considering opiates, which can turn out to be more of a problem than the disease – should read Andy Griffiths’ story (of TV fame) who notes the success of Biofeedback in his story (page 96ff) in the […]
Why We Need the Neuropathy Support Network!
A day does not go by during which we receive many neuropathy questions from patients. Helping patients fully understand what is happening to them given their neuropathy takes time, energy, understanding, and respect for patients. The patient responses we provide and the information on our website as well as the […]
Cancer Induced Polyneuropathy
Linda McIntosh, RN serves on the Board of Directors for the Neuropathy Support Network and is a tireless worker on behalf of neuropathy patients and health care professionals in the State of Connecticut. Linda has conducted many meetings to reach the professional community in her area, as well as neuropathy […]
