The Neuropathy Association is the leading national non-profit organization serving the peripheral neuropathy community.  We provide support and education, advocate for patients’ interests, and promote research into the causes of and cures for neuropathy. Learn more about The Neuropathy Association…

Announcing the 2010 Neuropathy Summit in Washington, D.C.!

With peripheral neuropathy affecting over 20 Million Americans, it’s a puzzle why this disease still remains one of the least recognized epidemics in the U.S. today. Our groundbreaking 2010 Neuropathy Summit is your opportunity to help change this dynamic. The Neuropathy Association is proud to be hosting this first of its kind 2010 Neuropathy Summit, which features back-to-back patient and physician conferences in Washington, D.C. on December 3-5, 2010.

As a neuropathy patient, caregiver, family member, or physician, the 2010 Neuropathy Summit offers you a rare opportunity to participate on a national level along with health care professionals, clinical researchers, policy makers and many other industry representatives. Together, we can begin to advance our understanding of neuropathy, create momentum for better patient treatments, and, ultimately, cures.

Everyone who’s concerned about improving health care and the quality of life for neuropathy patients should plan on attending. To learn more, click here.

2010 National Neuropathy Week Highlights

From sharing information about neuropathy with loved ones, to capturing photos of the Empire State Building’s brilliant purple and gold lighting to recognize the millions suffering with neuropathy, to raising support for vital neuropathy programs through the week-long “Give $15 for 15th” campaign…we thank everyone who participated in observing National Neuropathy Week!

Neuropathy is a 24/7/365 battle for millions…until we find better treatments and cures for neuropathy, every week is Neuropathy Week, every day is Neuropathy Day. Everyone who has or cares about someone with neuropathy has got to be counted as someone who cares about the issues facing the neuropathy community. Join The Neuropathy Association today and be counted!

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Neuropathy Newsbytes

AAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Muscle Cramps
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends that quinine, although effective, should be avoided for treatment of routine muscle cramps due to uncommon, but serious, side effects.

Association's 2009 Scientific Research Grants
The Neuropathy Association announced Dennis Paul, Ph.D. and co-principal investigator, Harry J. Gould, M.D., Ph.D. of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Glaucia C. Furtado, Ph.D. of Mount Sinai School of Medicine as recipients of its 2009 scientific research grant awards.

 
WCBS-NY Talks About Neuropathy
Dr. Holly Phillips, medical correspondent for WCBS-NY, recently interviewed Steve Smith (Manhattan support group leader), Mary Robertson (New Jersey support group leader) and Stephanie Cion (a young entrepreneur with CIDP) about their neuropathy experiences.

community outreach

July 14 Is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day in State of New York
The New York State legislature has designated July 14 (SR6206) as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day in the State of New York. An estimated 23.6 million Americans or 7.8% of the population, including more than 1 million New Yorkers (one out of every 12 adults), have diabetes. It is also estimated that another 5.7 million Americans have diabetes but are currently undiagnosed, including 450,000 New Yorkers. Minority populations in New York State have a higher prevalence of diabetes especially in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian American populations; and minority populations in the U.S. have an increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Read More...

Read NY Diabetic PN Alert Day News Release

Empire State Building Lights Up Purple and Gold for Neuropathy Awareness!
On May 20th, the Empire State Building joined the neuropathy community to raise neuropathy awareness, recognize National Neuropathy Week, and observe The Neuropathy Association's 15th anniversary! The Neuropathy Association would like to thank the Empire State Building for this special lighting during National Neuropathy Week. View community photos.

Your Association Supports Pro-Neurology Amendment
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) was passed by the U.S. Senate on December 24, 2009. While it did not include Senator Amy Klobuchar’s (D-MN) neurology amendment, The Neuropathy Association will continue to work with the American Academy of Neurology to advocate for its inclusion during the reconciliation of the House and Senate versions of the health care bill. Urge Your Senator To Support Neurology!

Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S…over 20 million Americans have it. Peripheral neuropathy or “nerve damage” disrupts the body’s ability to communicate with its muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs.  It is like the body’s electrical wiring system breaking down, causing numbness, pain, weakness and poor coordination. Learn more about Peripheral Neuropathy...