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Chemo exacerbated my existing neuropathy and several years later my balance is terrible. I now use a triangle shaped lightweight rollator for to keep from falling when I leave home. Aside from PT does anyone have any tips for balance?

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@nwhubert I want to caution you about a 3 wheeled rollator (kind of like a tricycle to walk behind). They can easily tip over sideways if you loose your balance, and your center of gravity is a lot higher than the equipment. If you caught your foot and tripped on it , it would probably fall over. A 4 wheeled rollator is more stable and won't tip as easily. They are not very expensive if you had to pay for a new one and often you can find them in thrift stores or used medical equipment stores. You can also use a scooter that you sit on and propel with your legs. Both of my elderly parents had broken bones from balance issues that caused falls and recovery from that when you are elderly is difficult and brings some permanent disability with it. My mom is using a wheelchair now because she has bad balance and deformed feet as well as neuropathy in her feet.

@nwhubert Good evening. Thanks for joining Connect. I am wondering if you have numbness in your feet. Do the soles of your feet feel like stiff leather when you walk or are you able to feel the grass or the carpet under your feet? My balance is much improved since completing several sessions of Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) with a focus on my feet so that I could drive again. Be safe and have a great sleep tonight. Chris