The NAF is proud to provide brochures, articles and other downloadable resources for neuropathy patients and their families.
Provides in-depth information on IVIG treatments for peripheral neuropathy patients and their families.
Informational brochure describing insurance principles and the NAF's position regarding these policies.
Informational brochure describing financial assistance options available to those with peripheral neuropathy.
Informational brochure describing treatment and management options available to those with peripheral neuropathy.
Informational brochure explaining what is multifocal motor neuropathy, plus its signs & symptoms by Jonathan Katz, MD and Richard Lewis, MD.
Provides information and resources to those who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Provides information and resources to those who suffer from diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Informational poster describing diabetes and nerve damage to those with peripheral neuropathy.
Informational poster describing diabetes and nerve damage to those with peripheral neuropathy. (In Spanish)
Contains answers to general questions regarding how prescription drug insurance works in California and the rights patients have to access necessary medications.
Provides basic information on peripheral neuropathy for patients and their families.
Produced in partnership with the Los Angeles County Medical Association, this brochure offers strategies for advocating for your healthcare rights.
"Neuropathy means "disease of nerves. Neuropathy usually presents and numbness, pain and weakness in the limbs."
"The Neuropathy Action Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that neuropathy patients obtain the necessary resources, information and tools to improve their quality of life."
"We look at how one Bay Area man has taken charge of his disease and is now empowering others to do the same."
"For people suffering from an immune deficiency, immunity therapy can be life saving. It's called IVIG, an intravenous treatment that's also effective for autoimmune disorders."
"We urge you to sign the online petition and contact your local Congressman and your Senators and ask them to co-sponsor these vital pieces of legislation."
"Recorded footage from the 2014 8th Annual Action Awareness Day in Los Angeles."
"As a neuropathy patient, you probably have seen multiple physicians and other care providers."
"There are 20 million Americans affected by some form of neuropathy. One out of two people with diabetes have it. It's the biggest disease that people have never heard of."
"The third goal is patient empowerment. With the high cost of prescription drugs, insurance companies are often limiting access. We have a hotline where people can seek solutions."
"If you or someone you know is running into problems getting the care you need, take a page from the book of those who stand up for neuropathy sufferers."
"The system's lack of understanding of the disease means that patients often are forced to suffer through many different 'quick fixes' instead of getting the long-term care they need."
Released on March 31, 2009, this report to the California Legislature outlines recommendations for improving neuropathy awareness, diagnosis and care.