No wonder there is so little being done about Neuropathy!

My Neurologist in Australia, an highly ranked specialist, ranks Peripheral Neuropathy as the number killer of old aged people in world, mainly because of falls. He supports my decision to practice NeuroPlasticity to repair my PN.

Hi Barry,

There has been a recent development: a neuropathy biomarker called sarm1 has been identified by a start-Up company called Disarm. Disarm was recently acquired by Lilly. Sarm1 is a naturally occurring protein that is activated when a nerve is damaged. Sarm1 induces inflammation which further damages the nerve and surrounding tissue. Lilly is developing inhibitors of sarm1 which could act to stop the inflammatory reaction and stop further damage to the nerve. I don't know if inhibitors have been identified yet. However, I think we are looking at 5-10 years before such inhibitor could make it to market.

One big selling point for this line of research is that such inhibitors could be useful in the treatment of other neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's. In short, there could be a big market for such inhibitors which obviously is a big motivating factor for pharmaceutical companies.

Margaret

Please see the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy newsletter for information on Congressional action to fund research::
https://www.foundationforpn.org/2020/11/06/advocating-for-peripheral-neuropathy-research-funding/?blm_aid=1754340353
Update on the 2021 Appropriations Bill

On November 10, 2020, the Senate Committee on Appropriations released their version of the fiscal year 2021 Defense Appropriations Act. We are excited to report that this legislation includes “peripheral neuropathy” among the conditions eligible for research under the Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP).

I do not agree with your thinking.who are Disarm and Lilly and what are their qualifications? I can see why the big pharmaceutical companies are salivating over the thought of such an unbelievable thought of such à cash cow coming their way. I will stick with my Neuroplasticity. It cost nothing, been researched by the best universities, and neurologists in the world and approved unamously by all that the brain is plastic.

Just how much research does the Foundation need? The world wide research has certainly proved that the brain is plastic, and and that the practice of Neuroplasticity can provide relief in many areas including a cure. I have , after 3 months, experienced great progress, as have many world wide.I looked at the Foundation's Website and was amazed that there was not even a mention of neuroplasticity. I even sent a message to the foundation protesting thier6 lack of leadership or encouragement to PN sufferers. I feel there are two reasons for this lack of interest and leadership. One is that the the Foundation is choked by beautocracy, right from the top, or pressure from other financial interests.

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Hi Barry, it sounds a bit like you are scolding others for being interested in research into neuropathy that is something other than neuroplasticity.

I give you lots of credit for firmly believing in neuroplasticity for YOU. But saying the word "neuroplasticity" a hundred times or more over many different posts does not actually describe what exactly it is you are DOING. Reading your posts made me interested in reading more about it, and so far I still do not know what to actually DO. What are the specific exercises? How does a person go from drinking in all of your personal enthusiasm about neuroplasticity to making it into something that can help them? All I have garnered from what you have said on the subject so far is that neuroplasticity must be another word for "will power". If I am dead wrong about that then please explain how I am wrong.

For some (many? most?) of us I think having hope for a breakthrough to occur in medical research of neuropathy is not a bad thing. Even while trying to do other things, like you for example, as you use neuroplasticity in some mystical way that you seem to understand.

Best, Hank

@jesfactsmon Hank. You took the words out of my mouth

Barry, Hank, I think the science of neuroplasticity, although not new, will not be in the forefront of pain elimination treatments for the foreseeable future. Many people today still do not realize the important role diet, exercise and positive mental attitudes have on their health. Many people I know personally (including family) prefer an easy answer such as taking a pill. We are an entitled society that wants easy answers and fast results which is understandable . The science of neuroplasticity is very difficult to grasp and utilize (I am assuming) plus I would guess that the medical world at large has also concluded that and see no risk/reward/financial gains to be had.

We're like the red ants fighting the black ants while there is an anteater standing over us. Let's pull ourselves back together. Research is good; new techniques are good, different treatments are good for different people. We need to write/call/email our elected representatives, pharma companies, the medical community, and potential investors/donors and get them excited about research and medicines for people who suffer from neuropathy. It looks like the ball has started rolling already ... What do you think? Peggy

You are right Peggy, as with many people who have PN is that people want the quick fix: a tab.et , a cream etc, and that is what the big pharmaceutical companies want. They pump out possible solutions,and then educate the medical fraternity, doctors nurses etc. They are much like the cigarette industry denying the fact cigarettes maimed and killed . Like almost every level of the medical practitioners have one big thing in common. To earn big profits and net profit.servicing a population that want a quick fix.The last thing they want is a quick fix for PN. . A solution other than their products and loss of service is the nightmare of all nightmares for them, and that is why Neuroplasticity is practically never mentioned . The Pharmaceutical provide gifts , trips, also provide finance for new buildings and equipment etc. etc. Just remember, it not that long ago that the the tobacco industry advised and advertised, that smoking was soothing for pregnant women , and in fact healthy Best wishes from Australia