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I have found that doing some leg exercises and foot exercises and just generally keep moving, daily, has made me feel stronger. I use a recumbent bike or a portable elliptical daily. I was never offered Physical Therapy by my primary, a neurologist, or the podiatrist. I went from a cane to a walker very quickly. I could not use a cane on pavement. Now that my legs feel stronger, I have asked my primary for a referral to PT for balance and gait training. My hope is to be 'taught' how to safely use a cane outside of the house. Getting a walker into a car is tricky.
Are you presently taking PT? I hope they address your concerns.
Welcome @rannr, I think all of us folks with neuropathy struggle with balance and exercise is key to improving our quality of life. Here are a couple of balance articles from the Foundation of Peripheral Neuropathy:
-- Alternative Therapies That Enhance Balance: https://www.foundationforpn.org/brain-based-balance-exercises/
-- Maintaining Balance: https://www.foundationforpn.org/maintaining-balance/
Here's a YouTube video that I thought was helpful to understanding the challenges and what to work on. I like that it points out that certain types of shoes may cause more balance problems for people with neuropathy. - Standing Balance for People with Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1bjDmmpPkw
How is your PT going?