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Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim
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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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ColumnsThe ins and outs of obtaining and using a wheelchair-accessible van
Holiday travel reminds my family just how important a wheelchair-accessible van is for transporting my mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy. It can be…
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ColumnsHow caregivers can play a role in interpreting medical information
The past few weeks have been challenging for my extended family and me. My mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), experienced a health…
My mother-in-law has always valued her autonomy. The pain of her peripheral neuropathy, the hallmark symptom of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), leads…
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ColumnsSetting goals may help patients get past their barriers to treatment
My mother-in-law, who has familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), consistently adheres to her prescribed treatments, which has improved her mobility and overall mood. Because…
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ColumnsWhy is medication adherence important in treating FAP?
Medication adherence is crucial to managing familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP). Left untreated, FAP can have life-threatening consequences. As an article published…
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ColumnsAfter 3 years, a return to my ‘Rumination and Response’ column
After a hiatus of three years, it is with a mix of emotions that I return to writing this column. Allow me to reintroduce…
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