What is the effect of Neuropathy and the Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) infusions on my life? By LtCol Eugene B Richardson, USA (Retired) BA, M.Div., Ed.M., MS (Counseling) and patient with CIDP/Autonomic PN for 42 years due to exposure to Agent Orange. The stress and impact on my family has […]
What Doctors May Consider in Writing the Script for Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) (10 of 12)
Lessons learned on what the doctor may consider in writing the script for the Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) order? By LtCol Eugene B Richardson, USA (Retired) BA, MDiv, EdM, MS (Counseling) and patient with CIDP/Autonomic PN for 42 years due to exposure to Agent Orange. Some medical practitioners according to […]
Getting Help Accessing Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) and with Insurance and Product Brand Questions (11 of 12)
Where can I get help with accessing Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) and with insurance and product brand questions? By LtCol Eugene B Richardson, USA (Retired) BA, M.Div., Ed.M., MS (Counseling) and patient with CIDP/Autonomic PN for 42 years due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. An excellent source of […]
Critical Needs in Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) Neuropathy Research and Training. (12 of 12)
What are the critical needs in Intravenous Gamma Globulin (IVIg) research and clinical training for these neuropathies? By LtCol Eugene B Richardson, USA (Retired) BA, M.Div., Ed.M., MS (Counseling) and patient with CIDP/Autonomic PN for 42 years due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Research is CRITICALLY needed for […]
Diabetic Neuropathy
According to the experts, diabetic neuropathy accounts for about 50% of all neuropathies. Dr. Todd Levine recently participated in a Facebook chat on the subject of “Understanding Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes, and Diabetic Neuropathy”. Some doctors deny the existence of neuropathy from ‘pre-diabetes’ but see the following two references: 1. Norman Latov, […]
Celiac Disease and Neuropathy
Dr. Howard Sander’s published an article on “The Link Between Celiac Disease and Neuropathy” and was featured on The Neuropathy Associations website before they closed on Dec 31, 2014 and brings attention to the need for some patients presenting with neuropathy and the symptoms of Celiac Disease to be tested. Howard. […]
Sjogren’s syndrome
Dr. Latov discusses the scope of this rheumatological condition throughout the body and the testing that can be done to establish a diagnosis.
“Living with Autonomic Neuropathy”
One of the best patient and doctor article on the scope of Autonomic Neuropathy was published in 2000. To read this article request a copy from gene@neuropathysupportnetwork.org. This newsletter has three articles by patients or doctors: “A Twenty-Five Year Medical Nightmare”; “Diagnosis and Treatment”; and “Living with Autonomic Neuropathy”. Also see Autonomic […]
Fatigue in Peripheral Neuropathy
Unfortunately fatigue is a central part of many neuropathies and especially the immune mediated neuropathies. It is central to many other chronic illnesses that affect the body’s immune system. The causes are often complex and many. Dr. Scott Berman, in his book Coping with Chronic Neuropathy notes in chapter VIII “Dealing with Fatigue […]
Coping With Neuropathy Pain, Anxiety, & Depression
By Scott Berman MD, Psychiatrist and Neuropathy Patient, who is a Medical Advisor and Member of the Board of Directors of the NSN. Author of: Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy From Support for Neuropathy: Facebook Chat October 6 2011 There is a strong overlap between neuropathy pain, anxiety, and depression. Each of […]
