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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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@johnbishop
My balance was much better when I first joined Connect, too. I can't say the deterioration has been terrible, but it has been noticeable. I have found myself lately, in these excoriatingly hot days of summer, when I'm having an especially tough time with my balance, wondering if it's just the relentless heat or if my balance has slipped a notch or two. So far, I've not been able to answer that question. One that I am determined to do, however, is not give up. If a Sanddune Stepper might help with my balance, then, what the heck, I'll give it a try. I don't want to end up an old man (older than I am already 🙂 ), with the world's worst balance, knowing I passed up even one opportunity to––if not restore––at least stop the worsening of my balance.
On we go, eh, John? 🙂
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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@ray666 a PT showed me how to strengthen my balance. Stand by a counter to steady yourself. Stand on one foot and hold on underneath the counter to catch and steady yourself. It's tricky but, it helps. Change to the other side. Do this daily or more often for 10-15 minutes as tolerated. I have neuropathy. I take Dynamic Nerve, it may take a few days to decrease the pain. I forgot it a couple of days and I repented,
and a product from Juice Plus called Berries that contains 17 servings of berries when you take 4 capsules a day. It may take 6 weeks to feel the circulation to improve. It heals on the cellular level. It needs to be continued or the cells will break down again. Diabetics get the neuropathy but so do those of us who are hypoglycemic since our body gives us too much insulin.
Diabetes II is the end result. I control my diet so I'm not even prediabetic. I work on no sugar and low carb. It's not easy but it helps to control food cravings and weight. Best wishes.
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@ray666 Hi Ray - Please keep us informed on how you make out with the Sanddune Stepper. Since we have very similar symptoms due to PN, I might also decide to go ahead and purchase. However, if you post that you ended up in the ER, then I might just sit back and give it a second consideration. The idea that John suggested poles might not be a bad idea! Ed