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Join in the celebration of activities on our website all through National Neuropathy Week, May 12-16. You will find something different to do each day offering you a chance to do something about neuropathy.
week at-a-glance : Be Counted, Awareness Quiz, "Noodles for Neuropathy", Share Your Story, Spread the Word, The State of Neuropathy
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Monday, May 12: Awareness Quiz
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Take our quiz and test your knowledge of neuropathy.
How much do you really know about it?
While over 20 million Americans have neuropathy, most people have never even heard of it! | |
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What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common diseases most people have never heard of…in fact, upwards of 20 million Americans have it.
Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to your body’s peripheral nerves.
This damage disrupts the body’s ability to communicate with its muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. It is like the body’s wiring system breaking down. If ignored, neuropathy can lead to numbness, pain, weakness and incoordination. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early, peripheral neuropathy can often be controlled, slowing the disease’s progression.
To learn more about Peripheral Neuropathy, click here. | |
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