Nancy Frohman, Director of Development and Marketing for the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, presented an FPN Certificate of Appreciation to Angel Mason to commemorate her amazing effort in completing the Hoka One One Chicago 5K.
Whether you have limited access to certain types of therapies, or you simply desire more control over managing your chronic pain, self-management tools can go a long way toward easing symptoms so that you can participate in the activities you enjoy.
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. Read more about acupuncture as a treatment option for PN patients on our website.
And take a peek at this article from acupuncturist Paul Gaucher explaining how it works.
Researchers Discover Novel Mutation in EGR2 Gene That Causes Severe CMT Type 3
A newly-discovered mutation in the gene EGR2 causes a severe form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 3 (CMT3), according to a case report of a 56-year-old patient.