I still remember the first time my neurologist suggested a lidocaine patch. I was skeptical — how...
Janet Ellis
Patient advocate and neuropathy support group leader with over a decade of personal experience managing peripheral neuropathy. I started Neuropathy Resource to create the resource I wish had existed when I was first diagnosed — honest, accessible information written by someone who actually lives with this condition. Everything here comes from personal experience, published medical research, and conversations with healthcare providers. I am not a medical professional — I'm someone who has walked this road and wants to help others navigate it.
I've written a lot about what foods help neuropathy and which foods to avoid. But here's the...
Proximal Neuropathy: Nerve Damage in Hips, Thighs, and Buttocks When most people think of neuropathy, they picture...
Best Mattresses for Neuropathy: Sleep Better With Nerve Pain If you have neuropathy, you already know the...
When to See a Neurologist for Neuropathy: Signs It's Time for Specialist Care Your primary care doctor...
Neuropathy Symptom Journal: How to Track Your Symptoms Effectively When I first started tracking my neuropathy symptoms,...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting Neuropathy Medication The moment your doctor slides a prescription across...
Lab Tests for Neuropathy: What Blood Work to Request and Why It Matters When I was first...
Muscle Twitching: Neuropathy vs. ALS vs. BFS vs. Anxiety — How to Tell the Difference The first...
Arm Pain and Weakness: Neuropathy vs. Cervical Radiculopathy vs. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome When pain, tingling, or weakness...