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Article: Peripheral neuropathy: Painful existence Michael J. Reiber of Laureldale suffers from peripheral neuropathy. Even the most powerful narcotics don't provide relief.
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- Reading Eagle (Reading, PA)
- Article date:
- March 21, 2006
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Byline: Steven Henshaw
Mar. 21--MICHAEL J. REIBER used to run as many as 10 miles at a time, lift weights and go on 15-mile bike rides. Today the 49-year-old Laureldale resident can barely complete a lap around the mall before he has to stop to rest. Once an exercise fanatic, Reiber's physical activity has been reduced to aquatic exercises and walking his leash-trained cat around the block. Reiber suffers from peripheral neuropathy, a neurological condition characterized by progressive numbness, tingling, burning pain and weakness in the feet, lower legs and hands. It is sometimes referred to as diabetic neuropathy because the condition is a very common side ...