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Ask the Expert: Popular Questions from PN Patients

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Following the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy‘s (FPN) recent webinar on current research trends, Lindsay Colbert, FPN’s Executive Director, caught up with the program’s panelists, Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss, Dr. Ahmet Höke and Dr. Gordon Smith to follow-up on some important questions that the program did not have time to cover. In this “Ask the Expert” series, …

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Neurological Symptoms Following COVID-19

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy asked Dr. Shanna Patterson and Dr. Rory Abrams, FPN’s Patient Education Advisors, what they are seeing in relation to neurological symptoms following COVID-19. The doctors shared the following information. What do we know about COVID-19? COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was first described in December 2019 in Wuhan, …

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eNews July 2020

July 2020 “Pains, chills, fatigue, vomiting and vertigo plague me. Small fiber neuropathy causes it all.” Small fiber neuropathy is one of many kinds of peripheral neuropathy. Many cases of small fiber neuropathy cases are caused by diabetes. Other causes include some autoimmune disorders, some cancers and chemotherapies, HIV and certain HIV drugs, alcohol abuse, …

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Current Research

[printfriendly] A. Research Projects for which serum, plasma and/or DNA was provided together with data: Sangamo Therapeutics (2023 – ongoing): Anti-AAV antibody assay development to supportclinical development of an investigational drug to treat chronic neuropathic pain. The validated assay will be used to support patient enrollment in the clinical trials. Samples will be used to …

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eNews September 2019

September 2019 Joe and Dana Bacon’s Story: Race for a Cure for Peripheral Neuropathy Joe and Dana face life’s ups and downs together, as the strong team that they are.  Dana has small fiber neuropathy. Inspired by his wife’s perseverance and determination, Joe is taking to the streets for the Baltimore Marathon on October 19, 2019. Joe …

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A Story of Hope: Joe and Dana Bacon

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Joe and Dana Bacon’s story is a story of hope. They personify all that is good in this world: love, strength, determination. They make you BELIEVE anything is possible. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy spoke to Joe and Dana about their life, their inspirations, Dana’s battle with and acceptance of small fiber neuropathy, and Joe’s …

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eNews May 2019

May 2019 Medical Marijuana for Peripheral Neuropathy       Dr. Jessica  Robinson-Papp and Dr. Sara Dehbashi offer a primer on medical marijuana as it relates to treating peripheral neuropathy based on current research and scientific studies. For more information on this complicated subject, click here. Can a Simple Interview Help in the Diagnosis of Sjögren’s …

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eNews March 2019

March 2019 What is Small Fiber Neuropathy?               Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) is a disorder in which the small diameter sensory myelinated and unmyelinated nerves of the peripheral nervous system are damaged. Read this article to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options of SFN. FPN Welcomes New …

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Find a Doctor

[printfriendly] Below is a state by state list of neurologists recommended by patients and board members with special interest in peripheral neuropathy. Foreign country listings are also available at the bottom of the page, under “Foreign.”  Please note that this listing is provided as a convenience to our readers. FPN does not screen, recommend or …

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Anti-MAG

[printfriendly] Anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy (Immunoglobulin M(IgM) Anti-Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Peripheral Neuropathy) is a rare autoimmune variety of peripheral neuropathy. In this type of PN, a person’s own immune system attacks cells that are specific in maintaining a healthy peripheral nervous system. As these cells are destroyed by antibodies, they lose function and create problems in …

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