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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
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Respect it, be careful, keep pushing, don’t overdo, use whatever aids you need. Pride is misplaced; if you need to use a cane or walker or some such, do. Even if walking has gotten to be a real chore, use your muscles in other ways like floor exercisers, chair yoga. It’s regrettable and a real drag but doesn’t need to ruin your life. You can still stay healthy. This how I now see it after being balance-challenged for 10 years.
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@mikeissimo Exactly!! Couldn't have said it better. I'm done trying to do anything but get done what I want/need to get done or do what I want/need to do! Someone's going to what?... see me? Tough!! I found what works for me and couldn't care less, what anyone thinks about it.
I use crutches every day, in place of a cane or a walker. I have done this for the last 10 of my 85 years and I have never fallen, not once. For me, (and I am just speaking for me!) this method works better than a cane or walker because I can put some weight on the crutches...it helps my mobility. I can maneuver around things and in tight areas, much better than with a walker. My base is a firm four points; with a cane it is 3! I feel very secure and have learned little by little how to handle the crutches and to keep them out of the way as much as I can when I'm not using them.
So, do what YOU have to do for YOU. Life is still good and worth while. There is STILL a lot to be thankful for.