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I have peripheral neuropathy that has progressed over the last several years.
Recently it has gotten to the point while I can walk (thoughtfully) without a cane, etc., my balance has significantly deteriorated.
I was referred to Physical Therapy by my Doc and they gave me a series of excercises that basically help my brain adapt to the deficiencies brought on by the neuropathy. The exercises take ~45 minutes a day (I tend to spread them out during the day) and have resulted in measurable improvement in my balance while walking, etc.

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Hello @roscommonkid, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing what has helped you with balance. At 82 I can still walk without a cane but my balance is not very good and I also have try and keep up with the balance exercises daily. They do help. There are quite a few discussions on neuropathy and balance if you want to scan through them - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=neuropathy%20and%20balance.

Do you have any pain symptoms with your neuropathy?