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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain

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Thank you Flamingo @afirefly. I appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately my diplopia was caused by nerve damage related to my AVM(ArteroVenousMalformation). Prisms do not offer help because of the torsion with my eyes. I checked with a neuro ophthalmologist. I may consider strabismus surgery for the eye alignment correction. The surgical adjustment is very small. I run the risk of an over adjustment. In that scenario, the prism will help. So in the meantime I am trying the neuroplasticity on my own. I have looked into the possibility of eye exercises at a doctor’s office. Not only is it costly but very inconvenient to visit the office each time. You would think with vision problems an alternate method would make more sense. I had recommended virtual visits using computer software for the eye exercises. The office is not accommodating at all. Who needs that inconvenience? Oh well, good luck to that business! I had a friend in PA who benefited from eye exercises. It eventually eliminated her diplopia completely. She no longer needed a prism in her glasses! Thank you for your suggestion. My lack of balance stems from the nerve damage created by the AVM. The neuropathy resulted from the last surgery to correct my AVM. I had A total of 3 surgeries. My AVM involved the junction of 5 blood vessels in my brain, namely the cerebellum. It is the same part of the brain affected when one drinks. That is where the lack of coordination or balance comes in. Thanks again, Toni

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Toni, it would be interesting if your book on neuroplasticity discusses the plasticity of the cerebellum. In any case, the "Better Balance" book discusses the body's different balance system. Theoretically, if one balance system, such as the cerebellum, is partially compromised, one or more of the other balance systems may be recruited to partially pick up some of the slack.