Rumination and Response - a Column by Ezekiel Lim

The daily life of a familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) caregiver isn’t always one of set routines. With the nature of the ailment and its…

In my last column, I mentioned that my mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She already suffers from the symptoms of familial amyloid…

For neuropathy patients and caregivers, having a purpose in life may go a long way toward helping us manage peripheral neuropathy. Many familial amyloid…

About a month ago, my father-in-law came down with what seemed like a cold. But his condition gradually worsened, which sent him to the hospital.

For neuropathy patients, especially those who have familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), the caregiver may become their arms, legs, eyes, and ears. While that may…

A diagnosis of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP), or the onset of peripheral neuropathy symptoms, may cause patients to worry about missing out…

The companionship of dogs and other pets may benefit patients by helping them cope as they manage the symptoms of familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP).

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…

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…

March signals a change in seasons, often accompanied by a change in temperatures. Caregivers of patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy (FAP) must be mindful…