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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 8 11:43am | Replies (3052)
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@bob1946

My biggest problem is my balance. Also, I can’t walk very far before my legs get tired. I don’t take any medicine. Any help with my balance would be greatly appreciated.

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harley22 | @harley22 | Aug 5 9:39am

I have the same issue.
Can’t feel my feet because they are so numb, and I have nothing to grip with when I walk.
I use a walker and a cane when I’m out, and I can’t shop for any long length of time.

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bethiemae | @bethiemae | Aug 6 10:05am

I am finding walking on a treadmill to be helpful for improving balance and strengthening leg muscles. The treadmill allows me to set my speed as low as I need to and to avoid balance issues by holding on to one or both side rails. I can increase speed and/or walk without holding on when I feel safe doing so. My walking is improving as a result. I use the YWCA, but many gyms have free Silver Sneakers memberships or senior discounts.

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kurtwalter | @kurtwalter | Aug 6 3:22pm

Any number of Youtube clips on how to improve your balance, and other ones on how to strengthen your legs and knees. Slow but steady progress is possible, I have found,

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