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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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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
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I've started using a cute little three-wheeled walker when I go to the mall and it's perfect for my imbalance problem. I can scoot along (as opposed to the awkwardness of using a cane). My Rollator walker has a small pouch for carrying the stuff that Chris is talking about: water, phone, etc. Also, I've discovered a rolling cane produced in Belgium (I think rolling canes have been outlawed in the US). It's called a "Wheeleo," and they won't ship direct to the states, but if you have a relative in the EU (which I do) that person can buy one and ship it to you. I'm not recommending it, so don't sue me. But stay tuned and I'll let you know if it works for my polyneuropathy balance issues. And if it's easy to control.
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Well, Chris, I can see you and I are going to have some discussions about logistics. It is a lot of working these things out, but you are such a bright, smart lady you'll have no problems. You may not like the solutions, but so what, eh? None of us is too thrilled using a cane. Be sure you have a pretty cane, though. One that reflects you and your personality. I found that very important. In fact, I have a small collection....some from England with flowers, actually England makes a great cane, very strong and dependable. You must have comfy handles and good balance and be sure it's the right height for you and only you.
The market, in your town may be different, but use whatever basket they offer....put your things including cane inside the basket....if they don't have them, then you have to have something to put things on you don't have to carry. I love my walker for that reason...
blessings in your new steps...elizabeth