#PeripheralNeuropathyAwarenessWeek
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Awareness week is about a month away!
You can help raise awareness of neuropathy and the need for more research | connect on social:
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April 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Are you wearing purple this week? Do you have a PN shirt to show off? Post a pic on social and TAG US!

#neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Patient stories help put a face on the invisible condition that is PN. From daily challenges to how they keep on living life to it's fullest, our community shows up strong.
https://www.foundationforpn.org/blog/?category=stories #neuropathy

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May 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Did you catch our webinar this week debunking myths about neuropathy? If not, you can watch it now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEWhJkTROTQ
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May 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Wonder if medical marijuana may be an option for your neuropathy? Explore the use of medical marijuana https://www.foundationforpn.org/events/exploring-the-use-of-medical-marijuana-in-peripheral-neuropathy-treatment/

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May 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Sometimes peripheral neuropathy seems to happen for no reason. Doctors call this 'idiopathic,' meaning the cause is unknown. Check out our idiopathic q+a
https://www.foundationforpn.org/idiopathic-neuropathy-qa/

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May 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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We advocate for congress to fund DoD medical research programs and the NIH. Research is key to better treatments, finding cures and preventing neuropathy. Learn more https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy/

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May 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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The list of symptoms for PN is long, but the most common ones are pain, burning or tingling in hands and feet. Read about all the symptoms: https://www.foundationforpn.org/symptoms/
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May 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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6-part web series from the basics of PN to healthy living and advocating for more research

Watch it all, or pick your favorites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P1jXRMLzps&list=PLZmux2N-6EE5xEWsD5YoU7ULzsFspL3sO

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May 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Never miss an update, sign up for our monthly emails to stay up to date on our webinars, blogposts and peripheral neuropathy information from around the globe. https://www.foundationforpn.org/enews

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May 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We want to hear from you! We're always looking for inspiring peripheral neuropathy stories to share with our community. Tell us yours by filling out this form: https://www.foundationforpn.org/share-your-story/

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May 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Pains, chills, fatigue, vomiting and vertigo plague author Will Schwalbe. Cause: small fiber neuropathy

Will's story
https://www.foundationforpn.org/pains-chills-fatigue-vomiting-and-vertigo-plague-me-small-fiber-neuropathy-causes-it-all/

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May 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Are neuropathy claims true? We put together this cheat sheet to help you identify red flags. Be a smart consumer of PN info.

Get the guide https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VettingPNinfo.pdf

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May 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Alexander Chamessian, MD, PhD. specializes in neuropathic pain management. Watch the webinar: https://www.foundationforpn.org/events/emerging-options-for-neuropathic-pain-management/

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May 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Watch our past webinars anytime for free https://www.foundationforpn.org/past-webinars/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Being informed makes you more hopeful and empowered to take on the daily challenges of living with PN. Learn about living well with PN: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Never miss an update, sign up for our monthly eNews to stay up to date on our webinars, blogposts and peripheral neuropathy information from around the globe. https://www.foundationforpn.org/enews #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We're dedicated to educating everyone on the ins and outs of neuropathy. Learn more at https://www.foundationforpn.org/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Advocacy turns public support into action—helping boost research funding by pushing policymakers to prioritize science. Your voice matters. Get involved: https://www.foundationforpn.org/advocacy/
#SupportMedicalResearch #FundTheFuture #PeripheralNeuropathyAwarenessWeek
May 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Name it! Learn it! Cure it! Here's a short video covering the basics of peripheral neuropathy: https://youtu.be/TOuR_crtR9Y?feature=shared

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May 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We organized a neuropathy advocacy day in March. We spoke with congressional aids from across the country, advocating for research funding
https://www.foundationforpn.org/fpn-neuropathy-advocacy-day-recap/

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May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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A thorough neurological exam helps doctors to diagnose peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about the tests currently used for diagnosing PN: https://www.foundationforpn.org/tests/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Did you know that we have a Medical and Scientific Advisory Board that advises us on our biobank and research funding? https://www.foundationforpn.org/about/ #profiles #neuropathy #PNresearch #neuropathyresearch #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Published PNRR studies have investigated everything from idiopathic pain to vitamin levels and biomarkers. https://www.foundationforpn.org/pnrr-publications/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy #foundationforpn
May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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PN patients: Have you considered enrolling in the PNRR? The PN samples are used for research which may otherwise not be possible. https://youtu.be/GHkv4ebRzPc?feature=shared https://www.foundationforpn.org/research-registry/ #neuropathy #peripheralneuropathyawarenessweek #peripheralneuropathy
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM