Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN, clinical associate professor of neurology at New York Grossman School of Medicine in New York City and author of Peripheral Neuropathy: What It Is and What You Can Do to Feel Better.

Natural Neuropathy Treatments
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Natural Neuropathy Treatments

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN | October 24, 2024

The symptoms are neuropathy range from sharp, shooting pains that feel like jolts of electricity to burning sensations, tingling, numbness,…

What’s Causing This “Pins and Needles” Feeling in My Feet?

What’s Causing This “Pins and Needles” Feeling in My Feet?

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN | November 27, 2019

If you have a “pins and needles” feeling in your feet, don’t despair. Here are some of the most common causes—and how to get relief…

Why Do My Legs Feel So Heavy at Night?
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Why Do My Legs Feel So Heavy at Night?

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN | January 29, 2019

If your legs feel like dead weight when you wake up at night, it can be scary. Here’s are the four most-likely causes of this unusual symptom.

Is Your Medication Causing You Pain?
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Is Your Medication Causing You Pain?

Janice F. Wiesman, MD, FAAN | May 19, 2018

When you're prescribed a drug, you expect it to help–not hurt you. Certain medications, however, can lead to painful neuropathy. Read on for details...