As I mentioned in my last column, my mother-in-law’s peripheral neuropathy symptoms seemed to take a turn for the worse in April. At…
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ColumnsSleep benefits are important to peripheral neuropathy patients
The past month was challenging for my family. My wife and I were expecting the birth of our new child at any moment, according to…
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ColumnsHow I’m striving to be happy, and succeeding, years after a loss
I’m happy. That’s the best way to describe my state at this stage of my life. When my husband, Aubrey, passed away on May…
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ColumnsNavigating the shift from winter to spring as a neuropathy caregiver
March signals a change in seasons, often accompanied by a change in temperatures. Caregivers of patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) must be mindful…
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ColumnsMy recommendations for shoes that may help with neuropathy pain
Author’s note: I received no compensation for writing about the following products. I just really like shoes. My mother-in-law suffers from peripheral neuropathy pain…
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ColumnsLeaving the home where I raised a family and served as caregiver
I’ve moved! It’s exciting, but the move was daunting because of the sheer amount of work that went into clearing out items from a place…
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ColumnsThese good habits can help ease symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
My mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), often experiences tingling and burning sensations as well as pain in her hands and feet.
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ColumnsWinter tips for familial amyloid polyneuropathy caregivers
Starting in late November and often lasting through March, the cold weather in much of the U.S. can be a burden for many patients with…
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ColumnsSnapshots of the mobility needs of people with FAP
A few months ago, I learned something new about my wife’s side of the family as we celebrated Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law suffers from familial…
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ColumnsFinding happiness in life after the loss of my husband
It’s summer here in Auckland, New Zealand, and as I look out the window at my weed-filled lawn, not only am I reminded that the…
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