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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 22, 2025 | Replies (286)Comment receiving replies
I don’t have pain. But, I have major balance problems when walking. PT has helped so much. And, finding shoes that you feel safe and balanced in. Shoes seem to be different for everyone. But, staying active is key, and being helped, with the correct strengthening and balance exercises, with a Physical Therapist made a big change in my confidence. Went from a rolling walker to a cane. Stepping up onto a curb or navigating a patched parking lot is no longer a problem. I will be honest in that I haven’t kept up all my exercises, but I do walk regularly and use a recumbent bike and a portable elliptical machine. And, for me, foot massage is helpful.
I wear Hoka Clifton 9, but it isn’t the shoe for everyone. I suggest you research shoes for improving balance and try them on in person. Take your time and try several shoes and walk the store. Good luck.
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I have balance problems due to Dysautonomia. I also have weird peripheral neuropathy, primarily in my R leg. In addition to tingling and numbness, I have ataxia, mostly in R leg.
Strength work helped; fear of falling is my biggest barrier. Able
to walk around home w-o difficulty
I am wearing a Brooks Ariel GTS for my weakness.
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That is me exactly, no pain but major balance problems! So happy to hear that you are so much better and back to walking etc, yay good for you!! It gives me hope that maybe someday I will get back to what I consider my normal. I just gave up driving a few months ago and decided to sell my car after 66 plus years of driving, I hope I don't regret it! But it was just sitting there and I wasn't comfortable driving, still can't step up on a curb or even in the one entrance into my apartment because of the step so I have to use the other door and I use a rollator walker a cane is not enough support for my balance issues. I digressed from a cane to a rollator Walker months ago and just invested in a mobility scooter to be able to get outside more.
I just finished physical therapy a couple of weeks ago and yes for the most part continuing those exercises and they do seem to have helped. Praying the improvement continues.
I wish everybody dealing with any issues all the best on this journey. 🙏
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I found that ZEBA shoes are the best for me !
I can put them on without bending down . I also take Alpha - lipid-acid which I feel helps .
I also use WALKINSINS in my ZEBA sneaks to help my balance ! I fell backwards about two years ago and broke my back ! The walk in sins are a prescription from my PT.