Can neuropathy in my feet cause balance problems?

Posted by oliver4 @oliver4, Dec 15, 2022

Podiatrist has diagnosed me with minor neuropathy but my balance is worsening. Can neuropathy cause this. I know that input from the feet can cause balance problems

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jake1234 | @jake1234 | Dec 20, 2022

Can vitamin b12 and b6 help with the pain in the feet
Because of neurophaty

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 20, 2022

In reply to @jake1234 "Can vitamin b12 and b6 help with the pain in the feet Because of neurophaty" + (show)

I'm not a doctor but I think they can help if you have a deficiency. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a list of supplements that patients have found helpful here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf

jake1234 | @jake1234 | Dec 20, 2022

In reply to @johnbishop "I'm not a doctor but I think they can help if you have a deficiency. The..." + (show)

Thank You
My foot doctor wants me to take 2 B12(500mg) and 2 B6(100mg) a day
One in the morning and 1 at night
My B is okay in blood test
Thank You
Jake rashid

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Dec 20, 2022

@raebaby
Hello,
Do you know how this product improves balance?
I went to the website and tried to read about it, but when I clicked on the balance page it said page not available.
Jake

johnmacc | @johnmacc | Dec 21, 2022

In reply to @conferw "Using a chair at first to keep you steady, get your physical therapist to give you..." + (show)

Yes and we can do balance instruction on your computer or phone. I do these daily and I teach my older brother several times weekly. This helps us and may help you too. Johnmacc

raebaby | @raebaby | Dec 21, 2022

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@raebaby Hello, Do you know how this product improves balance? I went to the website and..." + (show)

I'll look up the official information and attach it soon.

raebaby | @raebaby | Dec 21, 2022

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daimudan | @daimudan | Dec 23, 2022

In reply to @oliver4 "What I don’t understand is why this came on me so sudden. About 6-7 months I..." + (show)

It may be issues with proprioception. That is, the brain's understanding of where you exist in time and space. Neuropathy can greatly cause issues with this.

When the brain has a hard time determining where you are, balance issues can happen. Trembling through the body/legs, etc. Especially in dark places and what the brain determines is an uneasy path.

You can tend to become eye dominant. Brain is looking to get as much information of where you are at a given time that when sight is comprised, it can be an issue.

How are you with stairs? Curbs? Dark places?

daimudan | @daimudan | Dec 23, 2022

In reply to @jake1234 "Can vitamin b12 and b6 help with the pain in the feet Because of neurophaty" + (show)

I would be careful with B6 or B6 Complex. I was taking a B6 Complex when I was diagnosed (axonal polyneuropathy). My neurologist thought I may be looking at a double-crush and sent me to get labs for B6 toxicity. I was five times the normal limit. Stopped B6 supplements immediately and returned to normal ranges within a out a month.

It took months for the increased pain to clear up.