Saturday, May 22, 2010

American Chronic Pain Assoc.

"American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
www.theacpa.org
The ACPA was founded in 1980 to provide resources for people coping with chronic pain"

For those of us who suffer from chronic neuropathic pain.

Northern California Chapter of the Neuropathy Assoc.

"The Northern California Chapter of The Neuropathy Association (NCCNA)
www.pnhelp.org
The Northern CA Chapter Of The Neuropathy Association (NCCNA) is a California non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, which promotes the organization of local support groups for people with Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) and those who care for them. Our primary goal is to establish support groups in every population center in Northern California and Nevada."

Neuropathy Association

"The Neuropathy Association
www.neuropathy.org
The Neuropathy Association® is a public, charitable, nonprofit organization that was established in 1995 by people with neuropathy and their families or friends to help those who suffer from disorders that affect the peripheral nerves. We are fast approaching a membership of 100,000, and we have more than 250 support groups throughout the United Stated serving patients."

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy

"The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
www.foundationforpn.org
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is a private foundation committed to fostering collaboration among today’s most gifted neuroscientists and physicians who are dedicated to neuropathy research and treatment to develop new and effective therapies that can reverse, reduce and on day find a cure for Peripheral Neuropathy. It is our ultimate goal to utilize every means and opportunities to dramatically improve the lives of those living with this debilitating disease."

UCSF Medical Center | Neuropathy Center

UCSF Medical Center Neuropathy Center: "Neuropathy Center
The UCSF Neuropathy Center coordinates education, support and outreach programs for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, a disease caused by damage to the peripheral nerves. These nerves provide a communications network between the brain and other parts of the body, including muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include weakness, numbness and pain as well as burning, pricking or tingling sensations.
Dr. Jeffrey Ralph, a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders, is director of the center, and Amy Mahoney is the nurse coordinator.
The center is one of four centers nationwide funded by the Neuropathy Association, a nonprofit charitable organization. The Neuropathy Association was founded in 1995 to support research into the causes and treatment of neuropathies, increase public awareness of neuropathy and educate health care providers. For more information about the center, contact the Neuropathy Center at:
UCSF Neuropathy Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA
Phone (415) 353-2312"

Desert Neuropathy Support Group

I am sorry for not posting more often. I have recently been busy starting more blogs including my support group blog and web site. The web address is www.DesertNeuropathysupportgroup.org and our blog site is www.Desertneuropathysupportgroup.blogspot.com

For now I hope you find out more about me and the others. More resources is www.foundationforpn.org www.neuropathy.org My personal 24/7 phone number is (760) 288-6467 and my email is david-hines@hotmail.com. www.neuropathyaction.org

I look forward to meeting you or hearing from you.

Thank you,
David Hines
Neuropathy Patient, support group leader and advocate.

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