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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
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After being diagnosed with neuropathy earlier this year, I went for physical therapy. They work on balance and strengthening exercises. Also getting treatments for numbness and tingling via red light/NIR (near infra-red) therapy with decent results that alleviate the symptoms. Others on different forums report non-positive results however.
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I'm so glad that you are receiving some positive results from your treatments! My red light therapy was "Class 4" laser, and it was my breakthrough therapy, where I first regained feeling in the soles of my feet. I have moved on to other therapies (part of the reason was the cost: Class 4 was not covered by Medicare, whereas the weaker laser was covered, but provided no relief).
The "other therapies" include BEMER and a vibration platform. Since mine is long-fiber, I have dealt with pain for about 25 years, and for the last 6, I have been taking Pregabalin and Tramadol, and they keep the pain at bay if taken every 8 hours. It seems that every person with PN has different symptoms, needs, and therapies, and the treatments and outcomes are very individual. I wish you all good things as you continue to find solutions where there is no definitive cure.