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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
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@loria2
Hello Loria2,
Thank you for your sharing: I have neuropathy issues in my lower extremities and as a result I ambulate terribly. I visited a Neurologist friend and he stated because of my age, 79 at the time, now 80, that If I used canes which improve a pain free walking gait, that I would be far better off then any treatments. I made a pair of Oak canes, appropriate for my size, 6 foot, and now at eighty, my wife and I are very able to ride our three wheeled semi recumbent cycles anywhere up to 40 miles per day.
With my canes I can ambulate quite easily and I am pain free. I was curious about this mechanism that you referenced and wanted to know if you could share that information with me at your leisure.
Thanks again for your sharing and best to you.
Respectfully, Jofree
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@jofree
Hi!! Yes, this new-on-the-market device is starting to be a much-needed assistance for my wonky legs. I love my walking sticks and cane - balance is off because my left leg is worse (old nerve compression at L5, not from the neuropathy - they just joined forces, har!), with foot drop. The exoskeleton actually allows me to walk (still carefully) without my cane or walking sticks. The assistance to my legs helps, and the whole system makes me somehow more 'sturdy' and my balance is better. I have stairs in my house and it is quite wonderful for those... There is a Facebook group that shares, answers questions and shows videos using this. It is 'Hypershell disability users' - worth looking at! I got the Pro/ $1200 with extra batteries, although they last a reasonable time on the settings I use. I spent quite a bit of time in the garden this year, and could not have traversed the area so many times without it - carrying tools, plants, etc. Awful disease this neuropathy!