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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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Have been dealing with peripheal neuropathy in my legs since 2007. Now reached the point I walk with a cane and the balance is becoming a real problem. No pain but. not steady on my feet at all. No falls in the past year or so but can see it coming. Also have sc lung cancer, right lung, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, on Neuropathy I s my main concern.going skin cancer and just in the middle of a case of shingles. Right now have a bad case of being P.O.'d!! In good shape for the condition I'm in. Still function fair.
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@shamrock5jeg
Hello,
I’ve had Neuropathy over 30 years and it traveled from my feet to my waist. Because my nerves are now dead I don’t have the horrible pain anymore but my feet are numb.
I’ve had Epilepsy for 54 years and have awful balañce problems. I fall frequently and am going to start balance training soon with a physical therapist. Have you considered therapy?
Take care,
Jake
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@shamrock5jeg, Good evening, and thanks for your post about balance. This week I purchased my first walking cane. We are getting ready to visit grandchildren after a long COVID wait. One of my legs...the right one, has begun to collapse as I walk across a parking lot or lawn. And....the pain level has decided to increase during the day. It is not easy to introduce a cane into your life. You have to change the way you take a step, leading with the foot on the left while the cane takes the place of the right foot with its crazy ways.
I haven't figured out how to reduce the pain a little more so I can at least get back to the produce section at the market. How do you handle carrying your water bottle, pocketbook, and cane while you make selections? Then there is carrying the bags in the house, sorting the items, and placing them in the pantry or refrigerator? Because I was wearing a mask I was also out of breath.
Wow......my education involves a lot of practice. And how long does it take before you stop leaving your cane at the cash register?
You are dealing with a lot of issues in your legs since 2007. I just started. I am cheering you on and hoping to read more posts about how you address your neuropathy challenges.
May you be safe and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris