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How do you manage neuropathy and loss of balance and walking ability?
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I have had neuropathy for almost 25 years now. 5 years ago I began walking/biking and the results were amazing. Aside from the pain and discomfort of the illness, I could move very well. The past 6 months I have been experiencing an increased level of difficulty in walking. My legs are tight , my calves and hamstrings feel swollen, my ankles feel weak as do my quads. I am walking slower and shorter strides. I’m trying to grasp at straws to figure out what is happening. It dawned on me that all this has happened since I started gabapentin. I am wondering if it is that or the normal progression of the disease? The medication does help so ………
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@jum13 That is a very interesting thought...disturbing, too. I, too, have had P.N. for about 25 years and have been taking Pregabalin (Lyrica) for about 4 1/2 years, having briefly tried the Gabapentin (but had side effects right away). This was after about 4 years of spinal injections for pain and then back surgery. As of the last few months I've had increasingly difficult problems with mobility, much as you describe. I appreciate your post - it raises a legitimate concern. If you find an answer, please do keep us posted. Like you said, the medication does help -- a lot, for me. I've not been able to cut back without excruciating pain. Blessings to you, Barb