@johnbishop Hi John, you sound exactly like me, I thought I was reading about my journey with neuropathy. I am also 82, very little pain, just tingling, burning, which I believe Gabapentin helps with along with R Alpha lipoic acid. My chief complaint is BALANCE!! I have been active all of my life, still am gym, swim, water aerobics, which help alot. The balace is bad. Only use a walking stick when I know I will be in crowds, it is amazing how people react to canes, they are thoughtful, helpful and caring. I have heard that Walkasins do work. I know a man ( a Vet) who has him and they have corrected his balance. They are $10,000 sooooo unavailable to me. I am on their list, when and if medicare approves them. What is the answer to your balance problems? Oh shoes do help, Hoka Bondi 8 or the Ahari. Good shoes with arch and wide toe box a must. Oh well that is it for now, best wishes and Merry Christmas to all with this disease..