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@domiha

I have similar symptoms..... numbness, tingling, very occasional burning.... but no real pain, and I consider that a blessing. The numbness has also affected my proprioception, so balance is an issue. One thing I have found that helps a lot is barefoot shoes. If you search for those on Amazon or google, you will find many different brands and styles. Basically, they give more room in the toe box for the toes to be able to expand, and there is less sole on the shoes so you can feel the floor/ground better. I have found some for $40 to $50 that work great. If I'm going to be walking a lot, I take my cane with me just as a precaution. Another thing I found from another member here is that AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses) can help with balance for some people. Again, I purchased some from Amazon made of polystyrene (hard plastic) and I wear those underneat the inserts in my shoes. I also found a used pair made of polycarbon material (thin metal) on Ebay for $200. New ones through an ortho clinic cost from $600 to $1000 each. For ME, they give me more of a sense of rigidity in my lower legs/ankles and that makes it easier to balance. Yes, I still wobble at times, but not as much. Lastly, just this week I read about something called nano socks for neuropathy. I checked on Amazon and found some that are about the same but by another brand. They are compression socks without the toe portion. I CANNOT explain HOW, but the minute I put these on, they made a difference in the way my feet feel. The ones I found are $10 a pair, so not too expensive to give them a try. I don't really FEEL them on my feet, but for whatever reason they make my feet feel more "normal." I like them so much I have ordered enough to wear them everyday. I do take them off to sleep. I hope these ideas might be helpful to someone.... or lead you to research other things that may help you with this disease. There is no cure, but if we can find something to make it a bit more bearable, that's a plus. Best wishes to all! Mike

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I also find barefoot shoes to make a huge difference and I practice balance exercises - in yoga and also randomly at home (like standing on one foot while my coffee brews or standing on a foam balance cushion)

Thank you for the information on nano socks. I have been using compression socks and found they ease the discomfort of neuropathy but too much pressure on my toes. Now I will look into the toeless ones.