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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've been working with peripheral neuropathy for over 10 years now. My first issue was simply falling backwards in a darkened room.
There's no magic cure. I figure my neurologist will update me if something comes up.
My affliction is one of balance, lower extremity pain and numbness. Some pelvis involvement, which causes me to be very much aware of when I might have to go pee pee.
I'm kind of a Luddite when it comes to taking these drugs that might affect my brain. I have some concerns about sitting in a chair and staring at the wall. I take Tylenol on a regular basis to help with the pain.
I've also been blessed with poor venus circulation in my lower legs, which causes an even more problem with the walking and balance.
At this point, I use rollator devices around the house and when I'm out somewhere. I keep a small one in the car.
At 77, I'm still alive with a very capable brain, but kind of a crippled body.
Carry on. Do the best you can.
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@luffing Hi. I read your post and certainly understand where you're coming from. Im also dealing with most of those issues. Between Florida and mi I have dealt with 3 or 4 neurologist plus pain management Drs. I'm 83 and recently, 4 months ago, had a spinal cord stimulator inserted into my back. Abott is the manufacture, but there are others. It does alleviate some of the pain and irritation in my feet. Your Dr has to recommend it and you have to go thru a trial period before it is permanently put in your back. It is not a cure, but it masks the pain messages to your brain. Don't know if you ever thought of this, but if not it is worth looking into
Blessings , Tom