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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 peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about The Neuropathy Association…

Neuropathy Newsbytes

American Academy of Neurology Issues Guidelines for TENS
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued new guidelines on the use of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS)—a widely used pain therapy involving a portable device—stating that it is not recommended for the treatment of chronic low-back pain because research shows it is ineffective. It also states that TENS can be effective in treating diabetic nerve pain, but more and better research is needed to compare TENS to other treatments for this type of pain.

Association Announces Scientific Research Grant Awards
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.

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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!

A Life-Sustaining Treatment for Many
Members of Congress and patient advocacy groups including The Neuropathy Association recently announced the introduction of new legislation, meant to remedy inadequate Medicare reimbursements currently restricting patient access to IVIG. Help Restore Access to IVIG!

Good Health: The Power of Volunteering
Mims Cushing, author of You Can Cope With Neuropathy: 365 Tips For Living A Full Life, recently spoke to New York City support group members to share her new book and to advocate for the importance of volunteering.

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...