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@njed I have very similar symptoms, but just on my lower right leg. My PT said to wear non-skid socks in the house (the ones you buy, not the loose-fitting ones the hospital gives out). He said the full sole pressure from the hard floors sends magnified messages to the brain, which is attempting to accommodate the disruption in nerve signals coming up, due to the neuropathy.
I also have foot drop, when I walk- for safety-, I remind myself to lift the toes, slow down. I was someone that “buzzed around”, so that’s been a challenge, but who wants to find themselves on the floor. 🙂

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@centre I've had bilateral drop foot for about 7 years and walking around without my AFO's is somewhat limited. When I do walk short distances without AFO on, I walk like I have flippers on my feet ready to do some snorkeling. My knees naturally lift high, so my toes don't get caught and I trip. Drop foot started one afternoon out of the blue. All of a sudden, my left foot started to slap and 6 months later, the right. Mayo told me all part of PN.