I feel the coolness of the glass against my forehead. The shower is pelting warmth against my skin, but the water doesn’t feel very soothing…
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ColumnsLooking for Threads of Hope When Crisis Hits
“I love you. If anything happens to me, you know where I keep the account details.” My husband uttered these parting words as I dropped…
Even Superheroes Have Sidekicks
My husband lives under the banner of his disease. This may sound hard-hitting, but it is the fact of the matter. The sooner carers appreciate…
My laptop reads 3:37 a.m. I made the mistake of checking my work inbox when I should be asleep. There are times I become overzealous…
You Are Stronger Than You Think
I turn 50 this November, and one of the key things I have learned is that we as human beings totally underrate our ability to…
Part of the work needed to ensure the overall well-being of neuropathy patients is to help them manage their moods and let them know that…
May 2020 has arrived, introducing warmer temperatures and beautiful days — the spring season, a great time to be outside. When it’s not raining, warmer…
Staying positive and maintaining mental health may be challenging during self-quarantine. For neuropathy patients, whether they have diabetic neuropathy, familial amyloid polyneuropathy, or…
Patients with peripheral neuropathy symptoms must practice caution when managing underlying symptoms by conferring with their doctors. One nerve damage treatment strategy to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has surged to unprecedented levels. Since last week’s column, many schools, workplaces, and public gatherings have been placed on hold. For…
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