|
Capsaicin and HIV
One 30-minute application of a capsaicin (8%) patch can reduce neuropathic pain due to HIV-associated neuropathy (HIV-AN), according to data presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, in National Harbor, MD.
David Simpson, MD, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York NY and Scientific Advisory Board member of FPN, and co-author of the findings, said, "A significant percentage of patients are able to control their neuropathic pain from HIV-AN. There's no one magic bullet across human medicine that has 100% success, but the data from this study [show] a fair majority of our patients could do things they could not do before because they've reduced the pain."
Read more: Capsaicin
Source: Modern Medicine |
|
Quick Links
Make your web searches count, too: iGive
To sign up for our FPN News and FPN E-News,
|
|
Disclaimer: The information contained in this newsletter is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. You are strongly encouraged to consult a neurologist with any questions or comments you may have regarding your condition. The best care can only be given by a qualified provider who knows you personally. |
|
FPN - In the News 
The idea of riding across America takes on a whole new perspective when you are lead rider on a tandem bicycle with a disabled person in the front seat. Dominic Gill, British adventurer, and Universal Sports created a video series of this very trip. From California to New York City, Gill and 10 disabled riders crossed the country - 4,000 miles!
One of those riders was Dianne Gill, of Barrington, Illinois. A PN sufferer for 25 years, Dianne has trouble keeping her balance; her feet and legs are numb and tingling.
The Chicago Daily Herald ran a story about Dianne's participation in the ride over the weekend. Dianne rode from Chicago to Cleveland with her husband Doug at her side, a total of 400 miles.
With references to FPN and the work that we do, the article brings awareness of PN and the impact it has on daily activities. Dianne's story will serve as an inspiration to all who live with the reality of peripheral neuropathy or any disability.
Read about Dianne here: Daily Herald
Universal Sports also has a website where you can view all of the segments of the ride: Universal Sports
Source: Chicago Daily Herald |
|
|
Physical and Occupational Therapy
On Wednesday, May 11th, the Foundation is sponsoring a patient seminar at the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, IL. The event will focus on Physical and Occupational Therapy for patients with peripheral neuropathy.
Please register by Wednesday, May 4th, if you are planning to attend.
Location: Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
To Register: Cancer Wellness Center - 847-509-9595
FPN - 847-883-9942
|
|
|
|
|
