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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 11 8:43am | Replies (33)
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@newnye

Help! Peripheral neuropathy - a new diagnosis and a tremendous lifestyle change that is so difficult to deal with
Both legs progressively getting more numb. I have lost balance twice in past 6 months. As the neuropathy progresses it is affecting bowel control-constipation followed by uncontrolled diarrhea when attempting to treat the constipation. Will have my first neurologist appointment in 2 weeks.
Any suggestions and/or words of encouragement appreciated
Thank you🙏

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 4 6:00pm

Hello @newnye, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @jenatsky and others. I also think PT for balance would definitely be helpful. There are quite a few related discussions and comments by members on balance and neuropathy that might be helpful for other suggestions. Here is a link with the search results for neuropathy and balance on Connect:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=neuropathy+and+balance.
Can you let us know how your appointment with the neurologist goes? Have you made a list of questions to take with you to the appointment?

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taosmary | @taosmary | Mar 6 4:10pm

Same symptoms here, for many years with many misdiagnoses. Fatigue and weakness led me to learn about PA, pernicious anemia, which is treated with B12 injections. Blood tests can confirm, and it often accompanies other autoimmune disorders such as Graves, lupus etc. I’ve had it for 15 years and no one noticed. Maybe consider testing? Hope you find help soon!

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