Chuckkc - I'm 72 yrs old, 2 yrs ago, I was in P. Therapy and it was suggested that I try orthotics, got a prescription from primary doc which Medicare covered the cost of these supports. I suggest you google ottoboxk walk on flex.....you will see what I'm talking about. They work well for me as I have drop foot, these allow a more normal heel to toe walk. Eliminates slapping of feet. Balance comes from below my knees, for me at least 70% improvement in balance. And, helps much in driving as well. Gabapentin did not work, I had adverse effects on 100 mg 3 X daily ... anger...common side effect with some patients. Neurologist suggested in my case, not to use Lyrica as well.
Ed

Hello @chuckc, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @njed and others. Balance is an issue with a lot of us with neuropathy. I thought I would share the link to the product mentioned by @njed since it might be something that would be helpful for me also even though I don't have dropfoot.

WalkOn Flex: https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/product/28U22

You might also find the following discussion helpful --- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

Do you like to walk for exercise?

Does the Gabapentin help you?

Hello Chuck,
Like you my balance is compromised due to PN. I am taking Tai Chi from a highly skilled teacher who breaks the poses into their component elements. He uses motion to help us feel the movement in greater detail. I think this is helping my balance. Also, I found Dansko shoes. They are a Scandanavian shoes that gives me a greater sense of the ground. The shoe is highly structured and I think its sense of stability has saved me from a couple of falls. I uses to think a shoe with a sparse sole would be best but now my opinion has greatly changed.