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Self management

Pain, sleep and mood & how to live well when they don’t make life easy.

CNA Content Volunteer January 1, 2023February 13, 2023 Guest Speaker Videos
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Unfortunately, we were not able to record this presentation, however, we were able to take some notes. Please be aware these are provided as a best effort.  Also this is in bullet form providing the points captured. Anyone who would…

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10 Things for More Energy & Flare Ups

CNA Content Volunteer September 28, 2022September 30, 2022 Guest Speaker Videos No Comments
10 Things for More Energy & Flare Ups

Do you need 10 simple things to help your neuropathy symptoms? Someone diagnosed with neuropathy quickly learns their doctor’s ability to help is limited. Fortunately, most people with neuropathy are able to find some levels of pain and fatigue relief,…

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Surviving vs Thriving with Pain, with Claudine Adlington

MD Sabit Bin Islam June 10, 2022September 28, 2022 Guest Speaker Videos No Comments
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For some of us, pain is a constant unwanted companion in our journey through life. As individuals living with pain, we have a burden to carry and a responsibility to self-care. It’s a constant balancing act we try to manage…

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#71 Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Anas Ahmed April 30, 2022May 7, 2022 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
#71 Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Stimulation of our biggest nerves Neuropathic pain presents itself in a variety of ways making it hard to pinpoint  its  source. As our parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) integrates with our central nervous system (CNS), there are methods that help these…

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#61 Talking About Pain

Karisa Steinwand August 21, 2020February 17, 2023 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
#61 Talking About Pain

Make the most of pain scales. Even though they are not perfect, pain scales are still incredibly helpful. They provide the basic level of information that gets the point across and they can be tracked and analyzed to help find common patterns or trends. There is a lot of potential to using the scale when using it well.

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#54 Lidocaine-Numb the Pain

Sabrina Martini February 11, 2019February 17, 2023 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief 2 Comments
Image of A man holding his lower back with both hands. His lower back appears red indicating inflammation or pain.

What is Lidocaine? Lidocaine is a type of anesthetic, a substance which numbs tissues to block pain perception. Lidocaine is often used as a topical anesthetic in forms such as gels, liquids, or creams, but is also available via injections.…

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7 Self-Care Methods to Manage Chronic Pain

CNA Content Volunteer November 11, 2018April 8, 2021 Neuropathy Articles 1 Comment
7 Self Care Methods for Pain

7 Self-Care Methods to Manage Chronic Pain By guest blogger: Brad Krause of selfcaring.info Research continues to illuminate how the immune system changes in response to chronic pain. Hopefully, this will provide effective treatment options in the future, but until…

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#47 Journaling for Pain Management

Courtney Hutchinson June 22, 2018April 6, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
A person sitting on grass with knees up so they can write in a book that is on their lap.

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, a simple but helpful tool to consider is journaling. It doesn’t involve much (just a pen, paper, and the willingness to sit down and write), but it can be quite useful for pain management.…

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#44 Rethinking Self-Talk: Mindfulness

Lisa Marie McLennan April 29, 2018April 7, 2021 100+ Things For Neuropathy Relief No Comments
A graphic that displays the Bhagavad Gita quote: " The mind is a friend of those who have control over it, and the mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it."

Positive Self-Talk Just think happy thoughts The glass is half full, not half empty Change your attitude, change your life When was the first time you heard these mantras? How often do others say derivatives of the following to you?…

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Margo – Ischemic Total Peripheral Neuropathy

CNA Content Volunteer April 20, 2018April 29, 2018 RealLifeNeuropathy No Comments
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Margo developed neuropathy when, during surgery, she lost too much blood and her nerves were permanently damaged. Listen to this inspiring woman as she talks about her road to recovery, living with Ischemic Total Peripheral Neuropathy, and her experiences with…

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CNA Connections:  April 2023 CNA Connections: Welcome to the registration page for CNA’s on-line support meetings called CNA Connections. Anyone with neuropathy or anyone who provides care or lives with someone suffering from neuropathy is welcome to attend. Our intention…
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Join Amy Cage, Business Continuity and Recovery Planner at the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), as she discusses Ready Calgary’s emergency preparedness strategy. During this one-hour presentation, Amy will review disasters that can occur, and what you can do to…
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We acknowledge that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8. Namely: the Blackfoot Confederacy – Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika – the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stoney Nakoda, and the Tsuu T’ina Nation and the Métis People of Alberta. This includes the Métis Settlements and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta within the historical Northwest Metis Homeland. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.