More than 20 million people in the U.S. have some form of neuropathy, according to the National Institutes of Health. But this number may be much bigger, because everyone with symptoms isn’t tested. And NIH relates that neuropathy is often misdiagnosed because of its complex range of … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Awareness Month Brings Attention to an Often Misdiagnosed Condition
Reisha Zang
Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
There are approximately 150,000 leg amputations every year in the U.S. that are not related to an accident. That number is staggering. However, awareness that it could happen to anyone, and being aware of the causes, can potentially save a limb. Poor circulation plays a role in more than half of … [Read more...] about Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
Feet Have A Lot to Say
"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
What do road trips, being trapped at your desk for hours on end and long plane rides all have in common? While “not a place you want to be stuck with a screaming baby” is correct, they also put you at risk for DVT. DVT is a deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot, and it’s more common than you may … [Read more...] about Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
People living with neuropathy experience burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in their legs or feet on a daily basis. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause these symptoms or make them worse. “Most people don’t know what neuropathy is until you start talking … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
PAD: The Silent Killer
PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC) in Flagstaff. The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as just a sign of … [Read more...] about PAD: The Silent Killer
PAD: Your Feet Tell the Story
The human body is an amazing machine. The more you use it, the better it works. But, it does require maintenance to keep it going strong and will send you warning signs when there is trouble ahead. “Your body is talking to you all of the time. The thing is, we often don’t hear what it’s saying,” … [Read more...] about PAD: Your Feet Tell the Story
Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Regenerative Medicine
Chronic foot or ankle pain interferes with active lifestyles, limiting mobility and independence. No matter your age, it makes even the most basic activities, like going to the market or taking an after-dinner stroll, difficult. “I hate to hear that foot pain is preventing someone from participating … [Read more...] about Treating Chronic Foot Pain with Regenerative Medicine
When to be Concerned about Veins
You know the signs, a few gray hairs here and there, little wrinkles around your mouth that you insist are smile lines or the twinge you feel when get up from the couch. It’s happening to all of us. We’re getting older. While these are familiar symptoms of aging we try to ignore, some of us may … [Read more...] about When to be Concerned about Veins