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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
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@amberamberette I am a retired occupational therapist who specializes in fall prevention. I can send you the newsletter article I wrote for the Western Peripheral Neuropathy Association. It is full of practical tips and practices to prevent falls. I focus on behaviors and the environment rather than exercise. There can be dire consequences to falls and all of us with sensory loss are concerned about falling.
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@moorethrpy
Thank you for your kind response.
When outside, I can think of only one thing, Don't Fall.
I live in Columbia University Housing, the students are
all around everywhere walking with their faces glued to their
cell phones. Many times I must stop dead in my tracks to avoid
having to shift quickly or turn to avoid them knocking me down.
I would appreciate reading the article you wrote for the Western Peripheral Neuropathy Assoc. I cannot manage a cane. I also have mild essential tremor. I can only carry light
weight grocery bags, one in each hand to keep my balance. Therapist wants me to WALK and of course continue muscle strengthening exercises. The past 10 days, I've been in much pain.