IS IT NEUROPATHY

Posted by sciscented @sciscented, Jun 21, 2021

Fours ago I started feeling somewhat unbalanced. Seeing as I have had a few episodes of VPBP I thought it was another one of those. But this one had a peculiarly different feeling. I saw my doctor and he tested me for balance. The sole of my feet were not responding as they should have. Knowing that I was a drinker he said it was probably caused by alcohol and suggested I stop drinking which I didn’t.

Three years later I had an AFib situation and was rushed to ER. When I was released the cardiologist told me bluntly to stop drinking, and I did. It’s been three years now.
Stopping drinking I thought this loosing balance thing would go away. It didn’t and got worse over time. I don’t have any pain at all except for a light burning sensation. I need to use a mobility scooter or a walker when going out. Most days are bearable but some days are really bad.

I’m still waiting for an appointment with the neurologist.
I’m just wondering if this is alcoholic or idiopathic neuropathy, or something else.

Any thoughts?

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adamdoble1 | @adamdoble1 | Mar 3 6:59pm

In reply to @mjbt4006 "Treatment for Neuropathy" + (show)

@mjbt4006
I see all of these differed cures
but they really don’t work!

SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | Mar 3 9:13pm

In reply to @adamdoble1 "@mjbt4006 I see all of these differed cures but they really don’t work!" + (show)

@adamdoble1 hi, there are no cures for neuropathy.
Many contraptions, pills etc. that are advertised don’t work.

Unfortunately, everyone has to figure out what works or doesn’t work for them.

jamessaxo | @jamessaxo | Mar 4 8:39pm

Yes , you have and still are vitamin B12 deficient.
Alcohol inhibits it's uptake.
It's extracted in stomach acid. Elders have less acid. so less absorption. B12 makes myelin, that's the stuff that coats our nerves to keep them insulated. Same as an electric circuit. You can check what I say on Google.

v8auto | @v8auto | Mar 6 9:28am

Wobbly, lack of sensation in feet, tingling, socks.... sounds like PN to me.

My balance isn't great - standing on a stool is dicey - walking is a bit wavy, legs feel unresponsive and heavy, and some days the socks are quite tight.

Welcome to the club, alas,