You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life »

A world-renowned expert on the topic, Dr. Norman Latov is the author of Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop, part of the American Academy of Neurology series. Dr Latov is also a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Peripheral Neuropathy Clinical and Research Center at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Mims Cushing lives with peripheral neuropathy. She has published extensively in magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, and contributed a chapter to Dr. Latov’s previous book Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won't Stop

Peripheral neuropathy has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, diabetes, and lupus and may result from medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Symptoms include pain, numbness, loss of balance, and tingling or burning in the extremities. Although widespread, neuropathy is not well understood, and finding reliable information about it can be difficult. Written by a leading doctor in the field and a patient-expert, You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life covers such diverse topics as what to ask at doctor appointments, how to make the house easier to navigate, where to find a support group, how to use vitamins and herbs for treatment, ways to travel safe, and more. The information in this practical book is aimed at both the millions of people afflicted with neuropathy and the families, caregivers, and health-care providers who share the trauma of this debilitating disease.

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xv

1 Peripheral Neuropathy: Getting the Scoop Mims Cushing 1

2 Caring for Your Hands and Feet Mims Cushing 13

3 Exercise: Working It Out Mims Cushing 35

4 Home and Hearth: Living More Easily and Enjoyably Mims Cushing 47

5 Wellness: Spotlighting the Positive Mims Cushing 59

6 Hobbies: Escaping Symptoms through Distraction Mims Cushing 97

7 Travel: Pack and Go Forth! Mims Cushing 105

8 Caretakers: Helping You to Help Others Mims Cushing 113

9 The Neuropathy Association's Self-help Groups Mims Cushing 121

10 Managing Your Physician Norman Latov 131

11 Frequently Asked Questions Norman Latov 139

12 The Hope of Research Norman Latov 147

13 Peripheral Neuropathy Stories by Those Who Know It Best Mims Cushing 151

The Neuropathy Association's Designated Neuropathy Centers 183

Resources 185

Acronyms 191

Bibliography 193

Index 199